Created in 2010
Revised in

Maternity Leave Policy

1. Female employees shall be entitled to avail Maternity Leave up to two births during her entire service career with the university according to the following provisions. In case of more than two births, Maternity Leave can be taken on without pay basis upon approval of the authority.
2. Employee should inform her supervisor regarding her pregnancy stage at least 2 months before the date she expects to apply for ML.
3. Paid Maternity Leave shall be granted for a period of maximum 12 weeks (3 months); if extended beyond this period, will be counted on without pay.
4. Paid Maternity Leave shall only be granted after one year of employment and completion of probation period.
5. A female employee must not be dismissed or terminated during the period mentioned herein, unless fraud or other gross offense of moral turpitude or misconduct is observed.
6. All Maternity Leave must be approved by the Vice Chancellor or any other person authorized by him.
7. ML can be extended for additional one month on without pay with the approval of the authority.