NIT Calicut issues circular prohibiting public display of affection among students

The institute also warned the students that any violation of its disciplinary policies would result in disciplinary action.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut has issued an advisory to the students informing them about banning public display of affection (PDA) inside its campus.  

As per a communication issued to the students by the dean (students' welfare) dated February 6, “A campus is a place for education and academic pursuits. PDAs and engaging in private activities in academic areas, restrooms and poorly lit areas as well as anywhere on and around the NITC campus, can make others feel uncomfortable and distract from the educational environment.” It also warned the students that any violation of its disciplinary policies would result in disciplinary action 

"...such activities, whether they are consensual or not, are not appropriate to be conducted on institute property. The institute has strict policies in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff, and any violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action," it said.  The institute said the dean had shot an email to students against PDAs on campus after receiving complaints about the same from some students. 

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