Ragging is a criminal offence. This institution has a zero-tolerance policy towards ragging in any form, in compliance with the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, notified pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 08.05.2009 in Civil Appeal No. 887 of 2009 (Vishwa Jagriti Mission v. Central Government & Ors.).
Ragging is any disorderly conduct that has the effect of teasing or handling with rudeness any student, which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, harm to or raise fear in a junior so as to adversely affect the psyche of the junior.
Ragging in all its forms is strictly prohibited in and out of the campus. Ragging constitutes one or more of the following acts:
- Any verbal or written act which has effect of teasing, or treating with rudeness that affects mental health and self-confidence of a student
- Any act that generates a sense of shame, torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the psyche or physique of a student
- Any act or physical abuse including physical assaults, sexual abuse, obscene gestures that can cause harm or danger to a student
- Financial extortion or exploitation with regards to completion of academic tasks
CDCRI has a zero-tolerance policy with regards to ragging. The institution has taken various steps toward making it a ragging free campus.
- All undergraduate/ postgraduates seeking admission have to submit an Antiragging undertaking at the time of admission from student/parent/guardian as per Hon. Supreme court 2009 and NDC regulation (Annexure-II of section 12).
- Newly admitted students are sensitized on ragging and their rights in First year orientation program.
- The college makes arrangement for a program on “Measures for curbing the menace of Ragging in educational institutions” in the college conducted by NDC.
- Antiragging report is sent to NDC half yearly as per the set guidelines
- Anti-Ragging committee consisting of Dean, senior faculty members and student representative has been formed that monitors the campus, takes feedback from antiragging squad, wardens and other students to check for any untoward incidence.
- Anti- Ragging squad consisting of staff members and conducts surprise raids in the hostel.
- Members of mentor cell interact with junior and senior students regularly
- The college campus is covered by CCTV to monitor any such activity
- Consumption of alcohol has been banned within the college and hostel premises.
Objectives of Antiragging Committee:
- To supervise and preserve a culture of ragging free environment in the college campus.
- To design methods and plan for activities adopted by the college for curbing the menace of ragging.
Administrative action in the event of ragging:
- A student can register a complaint or inform incidence of ragging in writing or verbally to any member of antiragging committee, antiragging cell or his/her mentor.
- The authenticity and nature and gravity of complaint will be taken up by the antiragging committee.
- An initial spot enquiry will be conducted and details of the incident will be collected
- The committee will complete an enquiry and file a report.
- If proven, the offender student will be subjected to action depending up the individual case.
Penalty for Ragging:
- Suspension from attending classes
- Expulsion from hostel and mess facilities
- Expulsion from the college
- Rustication from the institution/Cancellation of admission
1. Anti-Ragging Committee (ARC)
Constituted for the Academic Session [2026-27] under the chairmanship of the Head of the Institution, as mandated under Clause 6.3(g) / 12 of the UGC Regulations, 2009. The Committee is responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-ragging provisions and overseeing preventive and remedial action.
| Sl. No. | Post | Name | Designation / Category | Contact No. |
| 1 | Chairman | Dr. Nagarathna PJ | Dean, CDCRI | 9986889525 |
| 2 | Member Secretary | Dr. Pramod Kumar | HOD, Oral Pathology | 9165479681 |
| 3 | Convenor | Dr. Manisha Sahu | Reader, Oral Pathology | 9479033847 |
| 4 | Faculty Member | Dr. Suraj Multani | HOD, Public Health | 8319971481 |
| 5 | Faculty Member | Dr. Meenakshi Boddun | Professor, Periodontics | 9893159092 |
| 6 | Faculty Member | Dr. Shrikant Parakh | Reader, Conservative | 7999029845 |
| 7 | Warden Member | Mrs. Indu Jha | Warden, Girl’s Hostel | 9098762904 |
| 8 | Warden Member | Mr H.C. Joshi | Warden, Boy’s Hostel | 9752525345 |
| 9 | Student Representative-1 | Miss Vanshika Jain | Student | 9028351957 |
| 10 | Student Representative-2 | Mr. Ashutosh Bhutda | Final Year | 7999186005 |
| 11 | Student Representative-3 | Miss. Shruti Jain | Final Year | 9425501650 |
2. Anti-Ragging Squad (ARS)
Nominated by the Head of the Institution to maintain vigil, oversight, and patrolling functions. The Squad remains mobile, alert, and active at all times, and is empowered to conduct surprise inspections of hostels, canteens, common rooms, and other vulnerable locations.
| Sl. No. | Post | Name | Designation / Category | Contact No. |
| 1 | Squad Head | Dr. Shikha Daniel | Sr. Lect, Oral Medicine | 7972831694 |
| 2 | Member | Dr. Manisha Sahu | Reader, Oral Pathology | 9479033847 |
| 3 | Member | Dr. Aniruddha | Tutor, Public Health | 8827770813 |
| 4 | Member | Dr. Aishwarya Emmanuel | Sr. Lect, Pedodontics | 8319444730 |
| 5 | Member | Dr. Akshat Tiwari | Tutor, Oral Medicine | 8120120186 |
| 6 | Warden Member | Mrs. Indu Jha | Warden, Girl’s Hostel | 9098762904 |
| 7 | Warden Member | Mr H.C. Joshi | Warden, Boy’s Hostel | 9752525345 |
3. Anti-Ragging Nodal Officer
As directed by the UGC, the contact details of the Nodal Officer are displayed on this website and at prominent locations across campus (Admission Centre, Departments, Library, Canteen, Hostel, and Common Facilities).
| Name | Dr. Pramod Kumar |
| Designation | HOD, Oral Pathology |
| Phone | 9165479681 |
| pramodsharma84@gmail.com |
4. National Helpline & Regulatory Links
- National Anti-Ragging Helpline (24×7, Toll-Free): 1800-180-5522 | Email: helpline@antiragging.in
- UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009 — full text available at www.ugc.ac.in
- National Anti-Ragging Portal (online affidavit submission): www.antiragging.in
- UGC Regulations PDF (Annexure): www.antiragging.in/assets/pdf/annexure/Annexure-I.pdf
5. Anti-Ragging Undertaking / Affidavit
Every student and parent/guardian is required to submit an online anti-ragging undertaking each academic year prior to admission/registration, in accordance with UGC’s revised affidavit procedure.
- Step 1: Visit www.antiragging.in and complete the online affidavit.
- Step 2: The registration/reference number generated is forwarded by the student to the Institution’s Nodal Officer.
- Step 3: The reference number is recorded against the student’s admission form.
The Institution maintains an electronic database of all submitted affidavits, which also serves as a record of any ragging complaints received and the status of action taken thereon.
6. Grievance / Complaint Redressal Mechanism
- Complaints may be reported to the Anti-Ragging Committee/Squad, the Nodal Officer, or via the National Helpline (1800-180-5522).
- The Institution’s internal enquiry and remedial action will be completed within 7 days of the incident.
- On receipt of credible information, the Head of the Institution (or an authorised ARC member) will file a First Information Report (FIR) with local police within 24 hours, where warranted.
- Serious incidents are reported to the District Level Anti-Ragging Committee and the State Nodal Officer.
7. Institutional Compliance
- Institutional Anti-Ragging Compliance Declaration submitted on the UGC Anti-Ragging Portal — Status: Submitted, dated [April 2026]
- Anti-ragging warning printed in the Institution’s Prospectus / e-Information Booklet
- Anti-ragging posters displayed at Admission Centre, Departments, Library, Canteen, and Hostel
- CCTV surveillance operational at hostels, admission centre, college block, Library, Canteen.
- Mandatory ‘Anti-Ragging Undertaking Reference Number’ field included on the admission form
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