Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Odisha Reports Eight Ragging Complaints in 16 Months
In Odisha, India, the Higher Education Department received eight complaints about ragging (bullying of new students) from two government colleges over the last 16 months.
Four complaints came from BJB Autonomous Degree College in Bhubaneswar, and four from Government Autonomous College in Rourkela.
The issues in Bhubaneswar were settled between the students involved, while those in Rourkela led to disciplinary action against the accused.
The department is also looking into ragging cases in engineering and medical colleges.
They follow guidelines to prevent such incidents and ensure swift action when they occur.
Eight ragging complaints received in two Odisha colleges over 16 months.
Four complaints each from BJB Autonomous Degree College and Government Autonomous College, Rourkela.
Complaints resolved amicably or with disciplinary action against accused students.
Anti-ragging cell is vigilant and taking swift action for redressal.
Higher Education department is collecting information on ragging incidents in engineering and medical colleges.
- Who
- Odisha Higher Education Department, BJB Autonomous Degree College, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela
- What
- Eight ragging complaints received and addressed
- When
- Over the past 16 months
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To address and prevent ragging incidents in educational institutions
- Number of Complaints
- 8
- Time Period
- 16 months
- Colleges Involved
- BJB Autonomous Degree College, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela
- Action Taken
- Resolved amicably or with disciplinary action
- Department Involved
- Odisha Higher Education Department
- Guidelines Followed
- UGC guidelines
- Current Investigation
- Engineering and medical colleges
