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24x7 Aaranya Emergency Safety & Anti-Ragging Helpline Campus Security Control: +91 (0) 800-AAR-SAFE (Toll-Free) | National UGC Helpline: 1800-180-5522
UGC Regulations on Curbing Ragging (2009) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH Act 2013) Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 UGC Students' Grievance Redressal Regulations 2023
Zero Tolerance Policy

Anti-Ragging Cell & Flying Squad

Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited across all collegiate schools, residential hostels, dining pavilions, transport buses, and sports grounds.

In full conformity with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India directives and UGC Regulations, Aaranya University enforces an absolute zero-tolerance framework. Ragging is defined as any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written, or by an act that has the effect of teasing, treating, or handling with rudeness any other student.

Mandatory Undertakings

At the inception of every academic session, every enrolled student and their parent/guardian must execute an online anti-ragging affidavit through the National Anti-Ragging Web Portal (antiragging.in) and submit the verification reference number to the Registrar's Office during registration.

Statutory Penalties under Ordinance 22

  • Immediate suspension from attending lectures and academic privileges.
  • Withholding of examination results, scholarships, and fellowships.
  • Permanent expulsion from university residential hostels.
  • Rustication from the institution for periods varying from 1 to 4 semesters.
  • Mandatory registration of a First Information Report (FIR) with the local police precinct.
Statutory Roster AY 2026–2027

Anti-Ragging Committee

Prof. (Dr.) Radhakrishnan Pillai Vice-Chancellor
Chairperson
Prof. Priya Venkatesh Dean of Student Welfare
Convenor
Prof. (Dr.) Vikram Singhania Registrar
Member Ex-Officio
Mr. Rajeev Nambiar, IPS (Retd.) Chief Security Advisor
Civil Administration
Ms. Shanta Hegde Pratham Foundation (Civil Society NGO)
External Representative
Student Council President & General Secretary Elected Student Representatives
Student Nominees
Anti-Ragging Flying Squad: Conducts unannounced night surveillance across Hostels A, B, C, D, dining halls, and lake promenade from 21:00 to 05:00 hrs daily.
Gender Safety & Workplace Dignity

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC / POSH)

Established pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

Presiding Officer

Dr. Arundhati Ghosh

Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Professor of Philosophy

Directs statutory inquiry proceedings, ensures strict victim confidentiality, and presents recommendations directly to the Board of Governors.

Confidential Desk: icc.presiding@aaranya.edu.in
Guaranteed Protocols

Statutory Inquiries

  • Timebound Completion: Preliminary report within 10 days; final inquiry concluded within 90 days.
  • Interim Protection: Safe housing transfer, leave sanctions, or restraining orders during proceedings.
  • Absolute Secrecy: Identity of the complainant and witnesses protected under penal sanctions.
External Jurist Nominee

Adv. Meenakshi Sundaram

Senior Advocate, Karnataka High Court

External legal representative from Centre for Women's Legal Aid ensuring objective oversight and strict procedural due process.

External Counsel: icc.external@aaranya.edu.in

Need to Report an Incident with Complete Privacy?

You may file a written complaint directly to the Presiding Officer or use the secure, encrypted reporting portal below. Anonymous grievances are immediately reviewed by the preliminary cell.

Equity & Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) & SC/ST/OBC Liaison

The Equal Opportunity Cell oversees the implementation of government policies, affirmative actions, scholarship disbursement, and non-discrimination mandates for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, and religious minorities.

Liaison Officer: Dr. Manish Roy Office: CS Block, Suite 108 · Email: eoc@aaranya.edu.in
  • Central and State Government Post-Matric Scholarship assistance desk.
  • Free remedial academic coaching and English language bridge programs.
  • Dedicated grievance portal against social prejudice or caste bias.
Fair Administrative Recourse

Student Grievances & University Ombudsman

In accordance with the UGC (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations 2023, the university has established a formal multi-tier dispute resolution channel for evaluation grievances, fee issues, and institutional administrative decisions.

University Ombudsman: Hon. Justice (Retd.) V. Gopala Gowda Appointed pursuant to UGC Notification · ombudsman@aaranya.edu.in
Tier 1: School Dean Tier 2: SGRC (15 Days) Tier 3: Ombudsman Appeal
Barrier-Free Campus

Divyangjan Accessibility & Universal Design

Ensuring full physical, sensory, and digital access across our 120-acre forest sanctuary for differently-abled scholars.

Tactile Pathways & Ramps

100% of academic blocks, dining halls, and residential towers feature 1:12 graded ramps and tactile paving.

Assistive Library Tech

Dedicated computer terminals equipped with JAWS, NVDA, screen-magnifiers, and audio-text braille embossers.

Electric Mobility Buggies

Zero-emission on-demand campus shuttles connecting all perimeter stops directly to academic amphitheaters.

Exam Scribe & Extra Time

Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour and accredited scribes provided under Ordinance 14-B.

Document Repository

Statutory Affidavits & Regulatory Charters

Download gazetted compliance ordinances and official undertaking formats.

Statutory Format

Anti-Ragging Undertaking (Student & Parent)

Official dual affidavit template required to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper during annual enrollment registration.

Statutory Gazette

ICC Gender Sensitization Policy Manual

Full legislative provisions of the POSH Act 2013 and Aaranya University's internal inquiry rules and timelines.

Statutory Gazette

Equal Opportunity & Disability Charter

Campus accessibility specifications, scribe appointment norms, and non-discrimination administrative mandates.

Privileged & Confidential

Lodge Incident Report / Grievance

UGC Compliance Portal

Submit Anti-Ragging Reference Number

First execute your declaration on www.antiragging.in, then record your national registration number with the university registrar below.