The University Grants Commission (UGC) has served show cause notices to seven public and private universities in the State, including the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and Bengaluru City University, for not implementing the Anti-Ragging Regulations-2009 to prevent ragging on college and university campuses.
Apart from IIMB and BCU, public universities including Haveri University, Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya of Gotagodi, Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University of Mysuru, and private universities like Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence of Kalaburagi, and KLE Technological University of Hubballi have failed to implement the rules in the State, as per the commission.
The higher education institution and universities have been given 30 days term to implement the anti-ragging regulations, failing which funds being provided for research projects will be withdrawn, in addition to de-recognition or withdrawal of affiliation.
“Ragging in all its forms shall be banned in the entire institution, including its departments, constituent units, all its premises (academic, residential, sports, canteen, etc), whether located within the campus or outside, and in all means of transportation of students, whether public or private. The institution shall take strict action against those found guilty of ragging and/or of abetting ragging,” states the regulation.
It is mandatory for all higher education institutions and universities to implement these regulations and submit appropriate documents to the UGC.
“As you are aware, adherence to the UGC Regulation on Ragging, 2009 is mandatory for all Higher Education Institutions. Failure to comply not only violates UGC guidelines but also compromises student safety, particularly in light of increasing concerns about ragging-related distress and campus hostility,” the UGC has said in the notice.
Further, the UGC directed the institutions to submit the anti-ragging compliance and get online undertakings from all students within 30 days from the date of notice.
The IIMB, in its response to the notice, told The Hindu that the institution has no tolerance for ragging of any kind.
“IIMB has an anti-ragging cell in place. All students are required to submit a declaration that they will not indulge in ragging. All students get several reminders not to indulge in any ragging activities from the administration. Precautionary and oversight measures are also in place. We will follow up with the authorities concerned to have our Institute’s name removed from this list.”
Published – June 12, 2025 10:20 pm IST
