Anti-Ragging

We, at VBS, have always tried to ensure that we maintain a positive and congenial campus environment that will make every new student to the campus feel comfortable, and feel safe and stay protected from ragging. Ragging is a punishable offence as per the AICTE Notification File No.37-3 / Legal / AICTE/2009, Dated – 1.7.2009 and Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999. 

There is an Anti-Ragging Committee at VBS. The committee comprises teachers and student volunteers. All cases of ragging are to be referred to this committee. We have adopted a ’ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY’ towards such criminal acts. Hence, prompt disciplinary action is the principle of the committee against any student who indulges in ragging.

Any student found guilty of ragging is strictly dealt with and is liable for any of the following punishments, depending upon the magnitude of the offence:

• Suspension from classes
• Expulsion from the campus
• A public apology, followed by a fine
• Debarring from attending any test/placement activities/examination
• Withholding of the results

These actions, we believe, are adequate insurance and protection against any misadventures by any of the students.

As per the notification of All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, the following are the members of the Anti-Ragging Committee for the Academic year 2022-23.

The CRs of Senior and Junior Classes are the student representatives in Anti-Ragging Committee.

The following members would be invited for Anti-Ragging committee as and when a complaint is received and as and when Anti-Ragging committee needs their expert suggestions :

Functions :

• Meet periodically to discuss important matters, incidences and UGC guidelines on anti-ragging
• Act as a mediator between the Anti- ragging squad, administration and the students
• Prevent incidences of ragging
• Educate students on the negativity of ragging and inculcate good values which help them refrain from such acts
• Monitor anti – ragging activities in the Institution
• Help maintain the ethos of the Institution – Ragging free campu
• Meet students in the students’ assembly and brief them about the Institution’s stand about ragging
• Organize programmes to create awareness
• Disseminate information on Anti ragging rules & regulations
• Give heed to the recommendations of the Anti- ragging Squad in the right perspective.

• Identify and inspect places of potential ragging
• Make surprise visits in classrooms and in hostel
• Ensure stakeholder participation in the effort
• Be vigilant for unanticipated events