A Detailed Study of Ragging In Colleges (Male) Koyambedu South Zone

Ragging means doing of any act which cause or his likely to cause any physical or psychological harm of apprehension or shame or embarrassment to a student. Ragging had become major concern of a society today. It is a social disease and mental problem. It is the global issue that has been reported in the universities, colleges in worldwide. Its spoils the reputation of the institutions. It increased its level from college to society level. Ragging is probably a western concept. Where seniors used to play a comical jokes of welcoming the juniors to t he institutions gradually it involves abuse, humiliation, torture of new entrance by the senior students. Ragging is the term used for “initiation ritual” Ragging causes physically, emotionally, mentally and behavioral effects on junior students and create negative feeling in them. Which may cause depression and anxiety and led them to even commit suicide. It is not only affect the individual but also the family and in term the whole society. This research paper is to understand the problems and perception of ragging in India, precautions and legal approaches also this paper discuss the role of UGC and guidelines imposed by the supreme court role of education institution which is more crucial to control the incidents of ragging.