Anti-Ragging Cell – Academy of Technology

Anti- Ragging Cell

Zero Tolerance. Absolute Safety.

At Academy of Technology (AOT), student safety and dignity are of utmost importance. In strict adherence to directives from the Supreme Court, UGC, AICTE, and the State Government, AOT enforces a comprehensive Zero-Tolerance Policy against ragging. Any student found guilty of such conduct is subject to stringent disciplinary and legal action under prevailing laws.

AOT is proud to maintain a ragging-free campus through vigilant monitoring, continuous awareness, and responsible student participation.

What constitutes Ragging?

As per the Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions 2009, ragging includes any act that:

Teases, treats, or handles a student with rudeness
Causes annoyance, fear, hardship, or psychological harm to a fresher or junior
Forces someone to perform acts they would not ordinarily do
Involves physical abuse, lewd acts, gestures, or causes embarrassment
Imposes financial burden or extortion
Causes bodily harm, injury, or endangers health

View the UGC Information Pack on Anti-Ragging here.

The Anti-Ragging Cell @ AOT

The Anti-Ragging Cell at AOT actively ensures a ragging-free environment within the campus and during transit. The Cell comprises:

Anti-Ragging Committee
Anti-Ragging Squads

The Anti-Ragging Committee frames policies and takes administrative actions, while the Anti-Ragging Squads monitor student interactions on campus and in common transit areas like Adisaptagram Railway Station and college access roads.

Objectives of the Cell

To prohibit any verbal, physical, or psychological harassment by one student to another
To raise awareness among students about the consequences of ragging through posters, campaigns and seminars
To vigilantly monitor for any incidents of ragging and prevent their occurrence
To address and resolve any complaints or issues immediately

Preventive Measures taken by the Cell

Posters and awareness materials across campus
Prominent display of contact numbers for cell members
Vigilant monitoring in hostels, classrooms, cafeteria, common areas, approach roads, and trains
Sensitization and awareness sessions at the beginning of the semester and regular reinforcement
Collection of online anti-ragging affidavits by students and their guardians, and offline affidavits by all employees, at the beginning of each academic year in accordance with UGC regulations

View the latest Committee and Squad Composition here

View UGC/AICTE/Institute Circulars here

Helplines

If you witness or experience ragging, report it immediately to any Anti-Ragging Squad member or contact the Nodal Officers of Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad. Together, we can ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all.

Nodal Officers of Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad

Anti-Ragging Committee (ARC)

Dr. Krishna Bhowal

+91 98304 85826

kbhowal@aot.edu.in

Anti-Ragging Squad (ARS)

Dr. Paulomi Chattopadhyay

+91 94753 45754

paulomi.chattopadhyay@aot.edu.in

National Anti-Ragging Helpline

24×7 Toll Free

1800-180-5522