All candidates must strictly adhere to the following guidelines during the election process.
- No candidate shall indulge in, nor abet, any activity which may aggravate differences or create hatred between castes, communities, religions, linguistic groups or any group of students.
- Criticism of other candidates shall be confined to policies, programs, past record and public work. Personal life criticism or unverified allegations are strictly prohibited.
- No appeal to caste or communal feelings for securing votes. Places of worship shall not be used for election propaganda.
- Bribing voters, threatening voters, canvassing within 100 meters of polling stations, holding meetings 24 hours before poll closing, or transporting voters is strictly prohibited.
- Printed posters, pamphlets or printed campaign materials are not allowed. Only hand-made posters within the expenditure limit of ₹5000 are permitted.
- Hand-made posters may only be displayed at designated places notified by the Election Commission.
- No processions, public meetings or campaigning outside the college campus is allowed.
- Defacing or damaging college property is strictly prohibited. Candidates shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage.
- Processions or meetings during election period must not disturb academic activities and require prior written permission from the College authority.
- Use of loudspeakers, vehicles or animals for canvassing is prohibited.
- On polling day candidates must:
- Co-operate with election officers.
- Not distribute food or consumables (except water).
- Not distribute propaganda materials.
- Only voters or authorized persons with valid pass from Election Commission/College authority may enter polling booths.
- All candidates are jointly responsible for cleaning the polling area within 48 hours after polling.
- Violation of any rule may lead to cancellation of candidature or elected post and disciplinary action by the College authorities.
- Relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 153A and Chapter IXA – Offences Relating to Elections) may also apply.