This is a harmful practice and most students in the different educational institutions become victims of ragging which creates mental, emotional, and physical trauma. In addressing this, the Government of India establishes the National Anti-Ragging Helpline and portal, and students and their parents have a place to report such incidents and ensure severe punishment for those who do it.
About National Anti-Ragging Portal
The National Anti-Ragging Portal is the monitoring and preventing ragging in colleges and universities under the Union Education Ministry. It makes it mandatory for all students and their parents to submit an anti-ragging affidavit every academic year and provides a 24/7 helpline for complaints.
- Website: www.antiragging.in
- Total Visitors: Over 120 million (as of 2025)
- Purpose: Strict prevention of ragging practices in educational institutions across India.
Key Contact Details
- Helpline Number: 1800-180-5522 (Toll-Free)
- WhatsApp Number: (+91) 11416-19005
- Email ID: [email protected]
- Monitoring Agency: Centre for Youth, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi – 110021
- Alternate Email Support: [email protected]
Steps to Online Anti-Ragging Complaint Registration
Just follow these easy steps to lodge a complaint at the National Anti-Ragging Portal:
- Visit the Portal:
Access through the website at www.antiragging.in. - Select ‘Register Complaint’:
Click on the “Register Complaint” from the options at the homepage. - Fill in the Details:
Use the form below to fill the following:- Complaint Type: Choose the category (verbal abuse, physical harm, etc.)
- Victim Details: Name, gender, caste, mobile number, email, college name, and address
- Incident Details: Describe the ragging incident in detail
- Attach Evidence (Optional):
If you have any evidence (photos, videos, or documents), email it to [email protected] or [email protected]. - Submit:
Review the entered information and click submit. Wait for an official response from the anti-ragging authorities.
Punishments for Ragging
Offenders who are proved guilty of ragging will face severe disciplinary and legal consequences that include:
- Cancellation of Admission
- Suspension: From classes, exams, or the academic year.
- Expulsion: From the institution and disqualification from other institutions.
- Legal Penalties: Imprisonment up to two years or fines of ₹1,000 to ₹25,000.
Monitoring authorities will also severely penalize the institutions which fail to adhere to the anti-ragging norms.
FAQs (Updated for 2025)
Q1. Is the anti-ragging certificate mandatory?
Yes, all students have to submit an anti-ragging affidavit at the time of admission to higher educational institutions.
Q2. What are the different types of ragging?
Ragging includes:
- Physical harm
- Verbal abuse
- Sexual harassment
- Psychological or emotional bullying
Q3. How do I complain about ragging?
You can dial the toll-free helpline 1800-180-5522, or use the WhatsApp number (+91) 11416-19005, or file an online complaint at www.antiragging.in.
Q4. What is done with institutions which are ignoring the anti-ragging regulations?
In addition, the institutions face penalties such as loss of affiliation or government grants and administrative actions against responsible staff.