Medical Colleges biggest ragging hotspots in India with 45 percent death toll in 2022-24, Check out list
New Delhi- Medical colleges have emerged as the biggest hotspots for ragging in India, accounting for 38.6% of total complaints, 35.4% of serious cases, and a shocking 45.1% of ragging-related deaths in the past three years, according to the latest report by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE).
Released on March 24, International Right to Truth Day, the report titled ‘State of Ragging in India 2022-24’ highlights an alarming trend that demands immediate intervention.
According to the report, 3,160 complaints were registered on the National Anti-Ragging Helpline. Of these, 51 students died in 2022-24. Medical colleges accounted for 23 out of 51 deaths (45.1%)
The top 5 Medical Colleges, being in the spotlight for ragging in India, received the most complaints at the National Anti-Ragging are the MKCG Medical College And Hospital, Odisha with 25 Complaints, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with 15 complaints, Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences Pavapuri, Bihar with 14 complaints, State Takmeel-Ut-Tib College & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh with 12 complaints and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi with 11 complaints.
In addition, the top 5 medical universities that in the list- are Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur with 75 complaints, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh with 68 complaints, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra with 61 complaints, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan with 52 complaints and West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal with 39 complaints.
Below are detailed 2022-24 top colleges and universities with the most ragging complaints-
2022-2024 TOP MEDICAL COLLEGES WITH COMPLAINTS
S.NO | 2022-2024 TOP MEDICAL COLLEGES | CITY, STATE | NO. OF COMPLAINTS |
1 | MKCG Medical College And Hospital. | Brahmapur, Odisha | 25 |
2 | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College. | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 15 |
3 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences. | Pavapuri, Bihar | 14 |
4 | State Takmeel-Ut-Tib College & Hospital. | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 1 | 12 |
5 | Maulana Azad Medical College. | New Delhi, Delhi | 11 |
6 | Patna Medical College and Hospital. | Patna, Bihar | 11 |
7 | Bundelkhand Medical College. | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh | 8 |
8 | Autonomous State Medical College. | Hardoi Unouti, Uttar Pradesh | 7 |
9 | Bhagwan Mahavir institute of medical sciences. | Pawapuri Pavapuri, Bihar | 7 |
10 | Institute of Medical Sciences BHU. | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 7 |
11 | State Ayurvedic College & Hospital. | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 7 |
12 | Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College. | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 6 |
2022-2024 TOP MEDICAL UNIVERSITITES WITH COMPLAINTS
S.NO | 2022-2024 TOP MEDICAL UNIVERSITITES | CITY, STATE | NO. OF COMPLAINTS |
1 | Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University. | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | 75 |
2 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 68 |
3 | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. | Nashik, Maharashtra | 61 |
4 | Rajasthan University of Health Sciences. | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 52 |
5 | West Bengal University of Health Sciences. | Kolkata, West Bengal | 39 |
6 | Aryabhatta Knowledge University. | Patna, Bihar, | 34 |
7 | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 31 |
8 | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences. | Warangal, Telangana | 25 |
9 | Berhampur University. | Brahmapur, Odisha | 24 |
10 | University of Delhi. | New Delhi, Delhi | 22 |
Meanwhile, the data shows that Medical Colleges experience 30 times more ragging than other colleges. This calls for addressing the issue at an emergency level with medical colleges by the Health Ministry.
The report also makes actionable suggestions, including anonymous complaint mechanisms, increased monitoring of hostels and formation of dedicated anti-ragging squads. Therefore, SAVE urges educational institutions, policymakers and the media to take immediate action, including prioritising student safety through strict anti-ragging measures.
