Experiencing or Witnessing Ragging
Being harassed, humiliated, or physically hurt by senior students.
What this generally means
Ragging in any form is banned in Indian educational institutions, and colleges are required to act swiftly on reports, including expulsion of offenders in severe cases.
Your journey
You Are Here
You're trying to understand what to do about ragging. That's a good first step.
Understand Issue
Read through what this situation generally means and what your options are.
Gather Documents
Collect the evidence and paperwork that will support your case.
Contact Resource
Reach out to the most relevant authority, helpline, or legal aid service.
Escalate If Needed
If the first contact doesn't resolve things, escalate to a higher forum or authority.
Follow Up
Track your complaint's status and keep records of every response you receive.
Common next steps
- 1Get to safety and inform a trusted teacher, warden, or family member immediately.
- 2Call the UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline for confidential guidance.
- 3File a written complaint with your institution's Anti-Ragging Committee.
- 4File a police complaint if there was physical harm or serious threats.
Useful documents
- Written account of the incident
- Photos of injuries, if any
- Names of witnesses
- Any messages or threats received
Relevant authorities
- UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline
- Institution's Anti-Ragging Committee
- Local Police Station
Frequently asked questions
Can I report anonymously?+
The UGC helpline allows confidential reporting, though a formal institutional complaint may need your identity for action to be taken.
What happens to students found guilty of ragging?+
Penalties can range from suspension to expulsion and, in serious cases, criminal prosecution.
Verified resources
UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline
24x7 toll-free national helpline, operational in 12 languages, to report ragging incidents in colleges and universities. Also reachable at helpline@antiragging.in.
Student Grievance Redressal Cell
Mandatory institutional body for handling academic and administrative student complaints — every UGC/AICTE-recognized institution must have one.
CHILDLINE India (1098)
24x7 free emergency phone service for children in distress, covering 600+ districts. Being progressively integrated with 112, but 1098 remains active.