Prospectus 2012 - National School of Drama

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ATTENDANCE RULES
In order to be eligible for their examination, first-year
students have to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance
in all classes (including morning classes), and at rehearsals
and productions. Second-year and third-year students
will have to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in
classes for each group, i.e. acting, production, literature
and stagecraft as a whole, and 90% attendance in morning
classes and rehearsals.
In addition to attendance, punctuality is required for all
classes, exercises, lectures, rehearsals, etc. Late attendance
for three days or absence from three classes will be treated
as equivalent to one full day’s absence.
The above requirement of minimum attendance may,
however, be relaxed in exceptional cases at the discretion
of the Director and the Faculty.
The attendance of students at the above percentages
will be calculated on a semester basis, and any student
failing to fulfil the required level of attendance will not
be allowed to appear in the semester examination. Such
students will then forfeit the right to continue their studies
in the School.
Medical leave for a period exceeding three days will not be
granted without an authorised medical certificate from the
School’s doctor.
OTHER RULES
• Students are not allowed to enter into any arrangement
for training outside the School.
• Students are not allowed to seek or accept any
engagement to appear in public, neither on the amateur
or professional stage, nor in radio, television or films.
They may not seek or accept any employment during
their term of study.
• Students must conduct themselves properly and in
accordance with the rules that govern manners and
appearance. Any student found guilty of unbecoming
conduct may be suspended or expelled from the School.
• Consuming alcohol in the School premises is strictly
prohibited.
• Students are not allowed to invite visitors or friends
to classes, lectures or rehearsals, except with prior
permission from the Director.
• It is obligatory for the students to enact any role that
they are handed. They must participate in rehearsals and
perform the role in the manner required by the teachers
or the director of the play.
• Students must acquire all books, material or equipment
as directed. Such material is available in the School
stores and its cost is deducted from the students’
scholarship.
• Students have to abide by the hostel, mess and library
rules.
• Students violating rules are liable to severe disciplinary
action.
BAN ON RAGGING
Selected candidates and their parents shall give an
undertaking in the prescribed form vouching for the
good conduct of the student. Violation of the undertaking
would result in appropriate action including suspension/
expulsion. This undertaking is required to be given as per
the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 04.05.2001
in W.P.(C) No. 656/1998, the relevant portion of which is
quoted below:
“Anti-ragging movement should be initiated by the
institutions right from the time of advertisement for
admissions. The prospectus, the form for admission and/
or any other literature issued to aspirants for admission
must clearly mention that ragging is banned in the
institution and any one indulging in ragging is likely to be
punished appropriately which punishment may include
expulsion from the institution, suspension from the
institution or classes for a limited period or fine with a public
apology. The punishment may also take the shape of: (i)
withholding scholarships or other benefits (ii) debarring
from representation in events (iii) withholding results (iv)
suspension or expulsion from hostel or mess and the like. If
there be any legislation governing ragging or any provisions
in the Statute/Ordinances they should be brought to the
notice of the students/parents seeking admissions.
The application form for admission/enrollment shall
have a printed undertaking to be filled up and signed by
the candidate to the effect that he/she is aware of the
institution’s approach towards ragging and the punishments
to which he or she shall be liable if found guilty of ragging.
A similar undertaking shall be obtained from the parent/
guardian of the applicant.
Such of the institutions as are introducing such a system for
the first time shall ensure undertakings being obtained from
the students and their parents/guardians already studying
in the institutions before the commencement of the next
educational year/session.”
STATIONERY, MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT
The School will supply students, free of charge, a mount
board, drawing paper and wood for classroom purposes
only. Any other material will have to be purchased by the
students. Each student will be allotted a locker for his/her
material and personal belongings.
On admission, students will have to buy the required
notebooks and make-up kit, the total cost of which is Rs
3,000 approximately.
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