ANTI – RAGGING COMMITTEE

Academic Year 2023-2024

Measures to Curb Ragging

(a) Before Admission:
(i) The Admission and Registration Form at the time of registration for a semester will require two Affidavits to be filled online, the printout of the affidavit received has to be signed by the student and the other signed by the parent.

(ii) A student will not be admitted /registered until both the Affidavits mentioned above are submitted.

(b) On Admission and Registration:
(i) Every student, at the time of Registration will be given a soft copy of this handbook outlining details of the Anti-Ragging Regulation.

(ii) This handbook has the necessary instructions to freshers on whom to contact in case of any ragging incident or any attempt at ragging. This includes the contact mobile numbers of the Institute Anti-Ragging Squad members, Anti-Ragging Committee members, Hostel Anti-Ragging Squad members, Faculty Advisors and designated persons of the Institute Administration..

1.General Instructions

(a) Anti-Ragging Committee:
The Institute has set up an Anti-Ragging Committee headed by the Principal. It will comprise senior faculty members, staff and a Police representative.

This Committee will ensure that no incidents of ragging as given in this Regulation takes place,and it will also monitor and ensure that the instructions of this regulation are fully followed in letter and spirit at all times.

The Committee will also maintain the strictest vigil at all times and ensure that the Anti-Ragging Squad of the Institute carries out its functions properly.It will deliberate on the reports of the Anti-Ragging Squads or of any other person who witnesses the incident of ragging, or on the complaint of any fresher or other students, and determine the punishment, namely, Institute level disciplinary action or filing FIR with police or both.

(b) Institute-level Anti-Ragging Squad:
The Anti-Ragging Squad of the Institute comprises senior faculty members, and representatives of students. Its function includes going around / patrolling the Departments, common areas of the Campus and other premises like playground, and maintain vigil at all times on all days and take action if they notice any incident of ragging or attempt at it.

The Anti-Ragging Squad also has the responsibility to investigate incidents of ragging and report it forthwith to the Anti-Ragging Committee. The Anti-Ragging Committee may also entrust the Squad with specific investigative jobs.

(c) Anti-Ragging Squad (Hostel):
The Anti Ragging Squad of the Hostel comprises the Hostel Warden and several staff members and students who would be staying in the Hostel. Its function is to keep vigil in the hostel and mess premises, and take action when ragging related complaints or issues crop up.

(d) Faculty Mentor:
Each student will be assigned to a Faculty Mentor. The Faculty Mentor would frequently interact with the students, or the students can freely approach them for any help or advice. The Faculty Mentor will also coordinate with the Hostel Wardens and make surprise visits to the hostels to monitor and look after the welfare of the students.

(e) Do's and Don'ts for Fresher Students:
• Be courteous to all. It will make a favorable impression of you.
• Always speak the truth, but never be blunt.
• Always keep your cell phone with you. Keep it on silent / vibration mode.
• Load your cell phone with all important contact numbers of the Institute / hostels / your parents.

2. Instructions Specific to Hostels

The accommodation for the fresher students will be in a separate hostel wing. The fresher hostel wing will be clearly demarcated and entry into the freshers' wing will be manned by security staff round the clock. No one, particularly senior students, will be permitted to enter the freshers' wing at any time, except with express permission from the Warden. Similarly, fresher students are not permitted to visit wing of senior students. The responsibility for ensuring the above instructions will be of the security guard/guards on duty at the entry points to the freshers' wing. All students shall report back in their respective hostel rooms latest by 9:00 PM. Attendance of hostel students, both freshers and seniors, will be taken at 9:00 PM and the report submitted to the Anti-Ragging Squad.All students shall abide by the Hostel Rules and the Anti-Ragging Regulations.

3. Anti-Ragging Patrols

If necessary, Anti-Ragging Patrols may be specifically detailed by the Chairman, Anti-Ragging Committee. These patrols may operate 24 hours in the campus, hostels, and nearby premises.

4. Reporting of Ragging Incidents or Apprehension thereof

Freshers are requested to report any ragging-related matter to the Hostel Warden, any faculty or staff member, Faculty mentor, or any member of the Anti-Ragging Committee or Squads.Any fresher student who went through or is apprehensive of an impending ragging incident shall promptly report it to any member of the Anti-Ragging Squad or the Anti-Ragging Committee, or to the Staff Advisor, or any faculty member or staff by any means such as, in person, by phone call, by e-mail, by written note, etc. The written complaints may also be dropped in the drop boxes kept prominently for this purpose at various locations in the academic buildings and hostels. The complaints can even be anonymous.

5. Action Procedure

Anti-Ragging Patrol or Anti-Ragging Squads shall immediately report any incident of ragging or attempt or conspiracy for ragging, or any related complaint to the Anti-Ragging Committee. The Anti-Ragging Committee will consider the matter, investigate and take immediate action as per the situation.

6. Instructions to Parents

• Instruct your wards to desist from ragging freshers or other students in any form. • Keep regular contact with your wards and monitor their well being and academic progress. • Frequently interact with the Faculty Mentor and other faculty members to track the welfare and progress of your wards (every student will have a faculty mentor).

7. Freshers' Induction

The academic session begins with a special two-week orientation-cum-induction programme to wean the freshers to the system. This is a structured programme consisting of a variety of activities including discussions, cultural programmes, sports and yoga; the idea is to bring about healthy social interactions among students, faculty and staff, and to introduce the newcomers to the local environment and culture. The junior students are advised to take full advantage of this programme, and interact with their peers, seniors, teachers and other staff, and tide over any homesickness or other difficulties.