Anti-Ragging Policy

Ragging constitutes one or more of any act, conduct or practice including:

• Physical or mental abuse including sexual harassment
• Asking students to do any act or perform something which they don't want to do
• Any conduct by senior students that has the effect of teasing or handling roughly
• Exploiting services for completing academic tasks assigned to individuals or groups
• Any act that affects the mental health and confidence of students
• Financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden
• Any act of indiscipline that teases, treats or handles students roughly
• Abuse by spoken words, emails, posts, public insults

UGC Regulations

The university follows UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009.

• Regulation 3: Institution's duty to prevent ragging
• Regulation 6: Prohibition of ragging
• Regulation 7: Penalties for ragging
• Regulation 9: Anti-ragging committee formation

Supreme Court Directions

The university strictly adheres to the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India directions in Civil Appeal No. 887 of 2009 regarding ragging prevention.

Committee Composition

• Head of Institution as Chairperson
• Representatives from faculty, administration, and student body
• Local police representative
• Local media representative
• NGO representative working in relevant field
• Parent representative
• Alumni representative

Committee Functions

• Monitor and oversee anti-ragging activities
• Investigate complaints of ragging incidents
• Recommend punitive measures for offenders
• Coordinate with anti-ragging squad
• Conduct awareness programs
• Submit reports to regulatory bodies

Preventive Actions

• Anti-ragging affidavit from students and parents
• Orientation programs for new students
• 24/7 anti-ragging helpline
• Regular monitoring by anti-ragging squad
• CCTV surveillance in common areas
• Mentorship programs for new students
• Random checking of hostels and common areas

Awareness Initiatives

• Anti-ragging posters and banners on campus
• Workshops and seminars on ragging prevention
• Peer counseling programs
• Information sessions during admission
• Online resources and guidelines

How to Report

• Anti-ragging helpline: 1800-180-5522 (UGC)
• University helpline: +91-3592-251144
• Email: antiragging@mituniversity.edu.in
• Anonymous complaint box on campus
• Direct reporting to anti-ragging committee
• Online complaint portal

Complaint Process

1. Immediate reporting of incident
2. Preliminary inquiry within 24 hours
3. Detailed investigation by committee
4. Recording of statements from all parties
5. Submission of investigation report
6. Decision and punishment recommendation

Academic Penalties

• Suspension from attending classes
• Withholding results and academic benefits
• Debarring from examinations
• Withholding scholarships and other benefits
• Suspension or expulsion from hostel
• Cancellation of admission

Legal Consequences

• Filing of FIR with local police
• Criminal prosecution under IPC
• Monetary compensation to victim
• Community service as directed
• Permanent record in academic transcript

Victim Support

• Immediate protection and safety measures
• Counseling and psychological support
• Medical assistance if required
• Academic support and rehabilitation
• Confidentiality and privacy protection

Counseling Services

Professional counseling services are available for students affected by ragging incidents. Counselors provide emotional support and help in rehabilitation process.

24/7 Helplines

Key Personnel