St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

UGC Self Disclosure at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Building Trust Through Transparency

Menace of Ragging

Zero-tolerance policy under UGC anti-ragging regulations

Overview

Institutional transparency and statutory compliance in accordance with UGC mandates.

St. Xavier's College maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding ragging. Ragging is considered a criminal offense under the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009. To enforce this, the college has established a comprehensive Anti-Ragging Committee and an Anti-Ragging Squad, comprising the Principal, faculty members, and local administrative representatives, to monitor campus activities and ensure the safety of all students.

We take proactive measures to protect freshers, including the assignment of senior student mentors and clear reporting protocols through the Anti-Ragging Nodal Officer or the National Anti-Ragging Helpline. Punishments for those found guilty are severe, ranging from academic suspension and withholding of scholarships to expulsion and legal action. Our commitment is to provide a safe and inclusive environment where every student can pursue their education without fear or humiliation.

Key Focus Areas

Zero Tolerance

Ragging treated as a criminal offense under UGC regulations.

Proactive Protection

Senior mentors and clear reporting protocols for freshers.

Campus Monitoring

Committee and squad oversight of campus activities.

Severe Consequences

Suspension, scholarship withdrawal, expulsion, and legal action.

Anti-Ragging Squad

Convenor

Dr. Mahesh N R

Member

S/Lt Rajesh M

Member

Dr. Edna Richard

Member

Dr. Renuka O

Member

Dr. Shyni V

Member

Mr Anoop P K

Member

Mrs Sheeba Johnson

Anti-Ragging Committee

Chairman

Prof. Thomas Scaria

Principal

Coordinator

Dr. Mahesh N R

Member

SHO of Police

Kazhakuttam

Member

Mr. S V Sujith

M.D, Nadan Agro Pvt. Ltd

Member

Mrs. Jyothy Joyachan

Administrative Staff

Member

Mr. Muhammed Anzar M

Media Representative

Member

Sr. Jigi Pullayil

Hostel Warden and Parent Rep.

Member

Mr. Prabhakaran Nair

Security

Student Representative

Student Representative

Student Representative

Student Representative