The objective of the Anti-Ragging system is:

• To prevent ragging in any form within the college and hostel premises
• To protect freshers from physical, mental, or emotional harassment
• To create awareness among students regarding the consequences of ragging
• To ensure strict action against students involved in ragging activities

An Anti-Ragging Committee has been constituted for the academic year *2025–2026*. The committee includes representatives from:

• College administration
• Teaching faculty
• Hostel wardens
• Police / legal authorities
• Parents
• Student representatives
• Non-teaching staff

The committee is responsible for monitoring, prevention, enquiry, and disciplinary action related to ragging.

An Anti-Ragging Squad is formed to conduct:

• Surprise visits to hostels and college premises
• Continuous monitoring of student interactions
• Immediate reporting of any suspicious or ragging-related activities

The squad works under the supervision of the Anti-Ragging Committee.

A Standby Team is constituted to assist the Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad whenever required. The team is mobilized in case of emergencies, complaints, or during enquiry proceedings.

Faculty members are assigned Anti-Ragging Duty on a rotational basis for:

• First Year hostels (Gents and Ladies)
• College campus

Anti-Ragging duty staff are instructed to:

• Stay in the First Year hostels during assigned duty hours
• Monitor student activities closely
• Interact with freshers and ensure their safety
• Prevent any form of intimidation or harassment

• Daily reports are submitted by duty officers
• Any incident or complaint related to ragging is immediately reported to the Dean
• Confidentiality of complainants is strictly maintained

Students found guilty of ragging are subjected to strict disciplinary action, which may include:

• Suspension from classes
• Withholding of examinations
• Cancellation of admission
• Expulsion from the institution
• Legal action, if required

• Anti-ragging awareness is created among students at the beginning of the academic year
• Students are informed about the consequences of ragging
• Notices and instructions are displayed prominently in hostels and college premises

All teaching and non-teaching staff members are instructed to:

• Remain vigilant
• Cooperate with the Anti-Ragging Committee
• Act promptly to prevent and report ragging incidents

Thanjavur Medical College is committed to maintaining a ragging-free campus. Through structured committees, continuous monitoring, and strict enforcement, the institution ensures the safety, dignity, and well-being of every student.