Authorities at the prestigious Scottish Church College here has prescribed a dress code for its students which include well below knee-length skirts for girls and a ban on any kind of earrings or facial studs for boys.
A notice put up on the college’s notice board has said that in order to maintain propriety and proper atmosphere in college campus, the dress code would have to be followed by the students.
“Clothing worn to the college should reflect the seriousness and importance of the learning environment. Therefore, students’ attire is expected to be based on modesty, neatness and safety on the campus,” reads a notice put up by the college authorities which has drawn immediate protests.
“Salwar kameez and sarees should be worn properly,” reads the notice which also bans round-neck t-shirts and prohibits boys from sporting earrings or studs.
The code also includes a ban on any kind of message written on tee shirts worn by the students and less than full-length trousers.
Educationists and activists too have slammed the decision.
“In this age, issuing a diktat on college students about their attire is uncalled for,” said activist Miratun Nahar.