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- DU mandates colleges to strengthen anti-ragging measures by July 28.
- Two Joint Control Rooms established to prevent ragging incidents.
- Anti-ragging undertaking mandatory for all students and parents.
Delhi University Anti-Ranging 2026: Ahead of the 2026 admission season, Delhi University has asked all its colleges, departments and hostels to strengthen anti-ragging measures and complete required arrangements by July 28. The university has also decided to set up two Joint Control Rooms to help prevent ragging and ensure quick action in case of complaints.
The decision was taken during an online meeting held on July 20 with college principals, hostel authorities, DUSU office bearers and officials from Delhi Police, aiming to ensure a safe environment for incoming students.
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DU Anti-Ragging Panels: Overview
Particulars | Details |
University | Delhi University (DU) |
Directive Issued To | Colleges, departments, and hostels |
Deadline for Compliance | July 28, 2026 |
New Measure | Two Joint Control Rooms |
Meeting Held On | July 20, 2026 (online) |
Attendees | College principals, hostel authorities, DUSU, Delhi Police |
Mandatory Requirement | Anti-ragging undertaking from students and parents/guardians |
Guidelines Followed | UGC rules, Supreme Court guidelines |
Colleges Asked to Form Anti-Ragging Panels
DU has directed every college and hostel to set up Anti-Ragging Committees and Anti-Ragging Squads in line with UGC rules and Supreme Court guidelines. Colleges have also been asked to increase monitoring on campus, especially in hostels and residential areas where new students are more likely to stay.
To spread awareness, institutions must install bilingual anti-ragging banners at important locations across campus, reminding students that ragging in any form, physical, verbal, or psychological, is strictly prohibited under university rules.
Anti-Ragging Undertaking Mandatory for Admissions
As part of the admission process, both students and their parents or guardians will be required to submit an anti-ragging undertaking. Delhi University has instructed all colleges, departments and hostels to strictly follow rules related to discipline, anti-ragging, and student safety.
Institutions have also been directed to ensure compliance with relevant university ordinances and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, reinforcing a safer campus environment for all students.
Helplines to Be Displayed, Police to Increase Vigilance
The university has instructed colleges to prominently display anti-ragging helpline numbers and complaint details so students know where to seek help if needed. Delhi Police has assured that women police personnel in plain clothes will be deployed inside the campus and outside colleges, with immediate action promised against anyone found involved in ragging or eve-teasing.
With admissions set to begin soon, DU has asked colleges to complete all arrangements by July 28 to ensure safety.
