In conformity with Supreme Court judgements and directions, UGC guidelines and State Government Instructions, George College of Management & science is following ‘Zero-Tolerance policy’ towards ragging. Any student of George College of Management & science accused and found guilty of ragging, will be severely dealt with, in accordance with the Provisions of the Law.
Ragging has ruined countless innocent lives and careers. It is now defined as an act that violates or is perceived to violate an individual student’s dignity. Ragging is totally banned in the campus and anyone found guilty of ragging and/or helping ragging is liable to be punished as it is a criminal offence. George College of Management & Science ensures strict compliance on the prevention of Ragging in the form.
A vibrant academic community where students grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and ragging-free environment, preparing them to become engaged, responsible, and compassionate global citizens.
A ragging-free campus where students thrive in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.
In accordance with the Supreme Court on ragging (2007), the judgement of Supreme Court on ragging (2009) and the UGC regulations to curb the menace of ragging (2009).
As per UGC Regulations, 2009:
Appropriate decisions, including imposition of punishment, depending on the facts and circumstances of each incident of ragging and nature and gravity of the incident of ragging. A student found guilty by the committee to prohibit any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student.
● To bring out an awareness among the students about the consequences of ragging.
● To keep a constant eye and vigilance over ragging so as to prevent its occurrence.
● To address any ragging issues immediately and take action as advised by the committee.
● The Anti-Ragging Cell executive meeting will be held thrice in a year.
According to the UGC Regulation on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Institutions, 2009, ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts:
● Any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student.
● Indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student.
● Asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student.
●Any act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher.
●Exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a group of students.
● Any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students.
●Any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person;
●Any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which would also include deriving perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any other student.
The Anti-Ragging Committee of the College shall take appointee will attract one or more of the following punishments, as imposed by the Anti-Ragging Committee
• Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
• Debarring from appearing in any test / examination or other evaluation process.
• With holding results.
• Debarring from undertaking any collaborative work or attending national or international conferences / meetings to present his/her research work.
• Cancellation of admission.
• Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period.
• In cases where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified, the College shall resort to collective punishment.
• If need be, in view of the intensity of the act of ragging committed, a First Information Report (FIR) shall be filed by the College with the local police authorities.
Ragging is an act that violates or perceived to violate an individual student's dignity. Ragging involves abuse, humiliation or harassments of new entrants or junior students by the senior students. It often takes a malignant form where in the newcomers may be subjected to psychological or physical torture.
FREQUENCY OF MEETING: Thrice in a year.(March,July,November,)
To be promulgated through all notice boards for information of all students
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The Anti-Ragging Squad will be working under the Monitoring of Anti Ragging Committee and will seek advice from the Anti-Ragging Committee. The functions of Anti-Ragging Squad will be to keep a vigil and stop the incidences of Ragging, if any, happening / reported in the places of Student aggregation including, Classrooms, Canteens, Buses, Grounds etc. The Squad will also educate the students at large by adopting various means about the menace of Ragging and related Punishments there too. A gamut of positive reinforcement activities are adopted by Anti-Ragging Squad for orienting students and moulding their personality for a better cause. They shall work in the Consonance and Guidance of Anti Ragging Committee.
George College of Management & Science maintains an efficient Anti-Ragging Squad manned by faculties, which keeps a strict vigil across the campus as a preventive measure. As per Notice No. [GCMS/Anti-rag/Aug2024] dated [02/08/2024], the present Convenor of the Anti-Ragging Squad, Mr.Partha Ghosh, Associate Professor of Dept. of BBA, George College of Management and Science (Mobile No.9007190051) with the other members very efficiently maintains a ragging-free environment on the campus.
1. Immediate Vigilance & Patrol
a. Regular rounds in hostels, canteens, common areas, classrooms, and campus hotspots.
b. Surprise checks during odd hours (especially evenings/nights in hostels).
2. Receiving Complaint
a. Accept complaints verbally, in writing, or through helpline/email.
b. Maintain strict confidentiality of the complainant’s identity.
3. Immediate Action
a. Rush to the spot if ragging is in progress.
b. Rescue the victim, separate both parties (victim & accused).
c. Provide medical help or counselling if required.
4. Preliminary Inquiry
a. Record details of the incident from the victim, witnesses, and surroundings.
b. Collect preliminary evidence (photos, CCTV footage, and written statements).
5. Reporting to Higher Authority
a. Submit a brief fact report to the Anti-Ragging Committee within 24 hours.
b. Forward complaint to the Head of Institution and University/UGC portal if needed.
6. Protection of Victim
a. Ensure the safety of the victim (shift hostel room/class section if necessary).
b. Provide psychological support and keep regular follow-ups.
7. Disciplinary Recommendation
a. Based on findings, recommend disciplinary action to the Anti-Ragging Committee.
b. Actions may include suspension, expulsion, or filing FIR with police (if severe).
8. Follow-up & Monitoring
a. Monitor both complainant and accused for any further issues.
b. Ensure there is no retaliation or harassment after action is taken.
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