A disturbing complaint has emerged from a group of MBBS students at a medical college in Rajasthan, who allege severe ragging by senior students.
The complaint, filed with both the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), describes incidents of physical and mental harassment, reportedly involving coercion, extortion, and abusive acts. According to the complaint, the freshmen were subjected to degrading treatment, forced to strip, and complete humiliating tasks, while some seniors allegedly demanded money and valuables. These incidents, students claim, took place within hostel rooms and on the college premises, creating an environment of fear and intimidation among new students.
Initially, the college administration reportedly ignored the students’ grievances, which led to the involvement of the NMC and UGC. In response to mounting pressure, the college subsequently formed an anti-ragging committee to investigate the allegations and has since assured students that action will be taken against those responsible. However, affected students are pressing for stricter measures to ensure safety on campus, demanding robust security protocols, strict punishment for the accused, and the establishment of a dedicated anti-ragging cell to prevent further incidents.
Both the NMC and UGC have responded promptly to the complaint, underscoring their commitment to combating ragging in educational institutions. The NMC has requested an official report from the college administration, seeking clarity on the measures being implemented to protect students and ensure accountability. The UGC, in alignment with its anti-ragging regulations of 2009, has called upon the college to take immediate and decisive action. These guidelines, mandated by UGC and reinforced by NMC’s zero-tolerance policy on ragging, categorise ragging as a criminal offence and set forth a framework for preventive and corrective measures in academic institutions.
India’s stringent anti-ragging laws reflect the severity with which authorities view such incidents, with UGC’s 2009 regulations and NMC’s guidelines providing a clear legal structure for addressing cases of harassment. Ragging is treated as a punishable criminal offence, aiming to deter violent or abusive behaviour in educational settings. The incident has sparked conversations around student safety in colleges and calls for reinforced oversight by educational bodies. For further information or to report incidents, individuals can contact the National Medical Commission (NMC) at 011-23237991 or the University Grants Commission (UGC) at 011-23231575. The NMC’s website (nmc.org.in) and UGC’s website (ugc.ac.in) also offer resources on anti-ragging policies and support for affected students.