New Delhi – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken strict action against 89 higher educational institutions across India, including some of the country’s most prestigious names like IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, for failing to comply with anti-ragging regulations.
The UGC has issued show-cause notices to these institutions and placed them on its defaulter list after they failed to submit mandatory affidavits from students and their parents against ragging, and did not comply with required protocols under the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulation, 2009.
Big Names Under the Scanner
The list includes reputed institutes such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Palakkad, IIM Mumbai, IIM Rohtak, IIM Tiruchirappalli, and AIIMS Raebareli. Notably, institutions like the National Institute of Design (NID) are also among the defaulters.
Repeated Reminders Ignored
According to UGC Secretary Dr. Manish Joshi, multiple reminders were sent to the institutions. Alerts were also issued by the anti-ragging helpline and monitoring agency, but many institutes failed to take the required steps.
“This is not only a violation of UGC norms but also a serious compromise with student safety,” Dr. Joshi stated.
UGC’s Anti-Ragging Rule
Under the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulation, 2009, all higher educational institutions are required to obtain anti-ragging affidavits from students and their parents at the beginning of each semester. The rule aims to foster a safe and harmonious academic environment for students.
Strict Action on the Cards
If the listed institutions fail to comply within the next 30 days, the UGC has warned it may take stringent action. This could include freezing funds, withdrawing recognition, and terminating affiliations. The commission may also halt research grants and other financial assistance to the defaulter institutions.
The move marks a strong message from UGC that negligence on matters of student safety and discipline will not be tolerated—even by India’s top-ranked institutions.
