For M.Tech Students:
Given below is the extract from the MTech rulebook MR 9. for your reference regarding leaves.
MR 9. Vacation /Leave Rules:
1. a) Students admitted for 2 years master programme are entitled for Winter vacation in December and Summer break (15 days) in their first year.
b) Students admitted for 3 years master programme are entitled for Winter vacation in December and Summer break (15 days) in their first and second year.
2. In addition, they are entitled for a maximum of 30 days leave in addition to public holidays, during the entire tenure of the programme.
3. Special Leave to attend Seminars/Conferences in India/abroad with regard to their project work / to present research papers, is admissible as follows.
| Event | Duration | Stipend | Sanctioning Authority |
| * Conference / Seminar | 5 working day per semester | Yes | Head of the Academic Unit |
* Academic leave in excess of above shall be considered by the Dean (AP) recommendation of the Convener, DPGC
Kindly seek prior approval before leaving the campus or absence from TA/academic work by submitting the duly signed "leave form" available in department office.
For PhD Students:
Given below is the extract from the PhD rulebook part 11 for your reference regarding leaves.
11. Leave Rules
R.11.1: All Research Scholars under TA/RA/SF are entitled for leave for a maximum of 30 days per year in addition to Public Holidays. Also 10 days leave on medical reasons is permitted. The leave due can be carried over to the next year and accumulated up to 90 days.
R.11.2: Women Scholars are entitled for maternity leave at the full rate for a period of not exceeding 180 days, once during the tenure of their studentship. This should be supported by a medical certificate.
R.11.3: Male Scholars are entitled for 15 days paternity leave once during the tenure of their award. This should be supported by a medical certificate.
The Head of Department/ Academic unit/ Convener of the Interdisciplinary Programme is authorized to sanction the above leaves.
R.11.4: No vacation in Summer/Winter is admissible.
R.11.5: Special Leave to attend Seminars/Conferences in India/abroad to present research papers is admissible as follows:
| Event | Duration | Stipend | Sanctioning Authority |
| * Conference / Seminar | 5 working day per semester | Yes | Head of the Academic Unit |
| * Internship | Upto 6 months during the entire tenure of the Ph.D. programme. | No | Convener, DPGC (in consultation with DPGC) |
* Academic leave in excess of above shall be considered by the Dean (AP) on the recommendation of the Convener, DPGC.
R.11.6: Research Scholars under CSIR/UGC and other categories are governed by the rules of the bodies which provide financial support. In absence of specific rules of the funding agencies the students shall be governed by the Institute leave rules.
Kindly seek prior approval before leaving the campus or absence from TA/academic work by submitting the duly signed "leave form" available in department office.