Anti-Ragging Violations Reported in 107 Higher Education Institutions: Ministry
UGC directs institutions, including 18 medical colleges, to address compliance gaps and strengthen campus safety measures under Anti-Ragging Regulations.
NEW DELHI, Jul 27: The Ministry of Education has informed Parliament that the University Grants Commission (UGC) served show cause notices to 107 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), including 18 medical colleges, during 2025 for failing to comply with mandatory anti-ragging regulations aimed at ensuring student safety on campuses.
Responding to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar said the institutions were found violating key provisions of the UGC’s Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009. The notices were issued after repeated reminders failed to secure compliance from the concerned colleges and universities.
According to the minister, several institutions did not obtain compulsory anti-ragging undertakings from students as well as their parents or guardians before the commencement of academic sessions. Many also failed to submit mandatory institutional compliance reports required by the UGC to monitor the implementation of anti-ragging measures.
Majumdar emphasized that the UGC’s objective is not merely punitive but corrective. The regulator has adopted a preventive approach that encourages institutions to rectify deficiencies, improve compliance mechanisms, and create safer educational environments for students.
He said the anti-ragging framework has been strengthened over the years to address evolving challenges on campuses. A significant step in this direction was the introduction of the third amendment to the Anti-Ragging Regulations in 2016, which expanded the definition of ragging to cover a wider range of physical, psychological, verbal, and online harassment.
The minister noted that increased awareness among students has contributed to better reporting of ragging incidents, indicating that the regulatory system is becoming more effective in identifying complaints and ensuring timely redressal.
The UGC continues to require every Higher Education Institution to establish Anti-Ragging Committees and Anti-Ragging Squads, conduct awareness campaigns, and maintain strict monitoring systems to prevent incidents of harassment. Institutions are also expected to submit periodic compliance reports demonstrating adherence to these guidelines.
Officials believe that strict implementation of the regulations, coupled with greater student awareness, will help foster safer and more inclusive campuses across the country. The Ministry reiterated that educational institutions must comply with all statutory requirements to protect students’ well-being and maintain a zero-tolerance policy against ragging.
The government has maintained that continuous monitoring, institutional accountability, and prompt corrective action remain central to its strategy for eliminating ragging from higher educational institutions and ensuring a secure academic atmosphere for every student.
