Archive · 27 Jul 2026
UP Leads with Highest Ragging Complaints in 2025
In 2025, Uttar Pradesh had the most ragging complaints in colleges, with 135 cases.
West Bengal followed with 75 cases.
Other states with high complaints include Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) sent notices to 107 institutions for not following anti-ragging rules.
The UGC has taken steps like setting up a helpline, holding workshops, and making students and parents sign undertakings to stop ragging.
These measures aim to make campuses safer for students.
Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of ragging complaints in 2025 with 135 cases.
West Bengal followed with 75 complaints, and Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar also reported high numbers.
The UGC issued Show Cause Notices to 107 HEIs, including 18 Medical Colleges, for non-compliance with anti-ragging regulations.
The UGC introduced the third amendment in 2016 to broaden the definition of ragging and enhance preventive measures.
Anti-ragging measures include a 24x7 helpline, workshops, mandatory undertakings, and displaying anti-ragging posters.
- Who
- Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar
- What
- Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal reported the highest number of ragging complaints in 2025.
- When
- Data updated till July 22, 2025
- Where
- Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across India
- Why
- To inform about the state-wise distribution of ragging complaints and UGC's measures to curb ragging.
Strict Enforcement Advocates
Institutional Compliance Critics
Effectiveness of Anti-Ragging Measures
Strict Enforcement Advocates
The UGC's regulatory approach and awareness campaigns have significantly reduced ragging incidents and encouraged reporting.
Institutional Compliance Critics
Despite measures, high complaint numbers indicate ineffective enforcement and institutional non-compliance.
- Highest Complaints
- Uttar Pradesh (135), West Bengal (75)
- Other High Complaint States
- Madhya Pradesh (63), Maharashtra (53), Bihar (50)
- Show Cause Notices Issued
- 107 HEIs, including 18 Medical Colleges
- Anti-Ragging Helpline
- 24x7 National Anti-Ragging Helpline
- Regulatory Amendments
- Third Amendment in 2016, broadening ragging definition