International Business College, Patna strictly prohibits ragging in any form and reiterates its commitment to maintaining a safe, disciplined, and respectful academic environment for all students. This circular is issued in compliance with the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, and the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Ragging is defined as any act, conduct, behavior, words (spoken or written), gestures, or actions that cause or are likely to cause physical or psychological harm, fear, humiliation, embarrassment, intimidation, or discomfort to any student, especially freshers. Such acts are considered a serious violation of institutional discipline and are punishable under college rules as well as applicable laws.
The college has constituted an Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad to ensure constant vigilance, transparency, and prompt redressal of complaints. Any student found involved in ragging will face strict disciplinary action, which may include suspension, expulsion, cancellation of admission, withholding of results, and initiation of legal proceedings, depending on the severity of the offence. All students and their parents or guardians are required to submit an anti-ragging undertaking/affidavit at the time of admission, affirming their commitment to abide by the anti-ragging regulations.
Students are encouraged to report any incident of ragging immediately to the college authorities or committee members, with the assurance that complaints will be handled confidentially and without fear of retaliation. International Business College, Patna follows a zero-tolerance policy towards ragging and expects the cooperation of all students to uphold the values of dignity, mutual respect, and harmony, thereby ensuring a ragging-free campus for everyone.
