What is ragging in engineering college?

There is no clear definition of ragging (or hazing), but it is generally understood to be the act of college seniors subjecting juniors to teasing or practical jokes.

Is ragging in college a good practice?

Statement: Is ragging in colleges a good practice? Yes, a sensible ragging helps the school boys to step into manhood and teaches them to take trifles in a good humor.

Why is ragging done?

Ragging helps breaking the ice between the seniors and juniors and helps them interact with each other much firmly. It helps in developing a friendship between them.

Is there ragging in US colleges?

Short answer NO!!! It is illegal in most of the states. There are anti-hazing laws to prevent ragging. In reality, you do not see hazing in a Graduate program level setting.

How do I avoid ragging in college?

Avoid being too hostile. Remember not to misinterpret their friendly banter as an assault. If you are asked to give your introduction do it, there’s no harm in a healthy interaction. Make friends, talk to your counterparts who are also new to the college. Ragging will seem evident if you get isolated.

Is it normal for a senior to rag in college?

Yes, and the severity depends on the location, nature of course, and the autonomy of the institution. Being a professional course, there is always an inherent tendancy for seniors to rag. And if the college caters to students who come in a first come first serve basis the chances are more.

Do colleges in Bangalore have a high rate of ragging?

Being a professional course, there is always an inherent tendancy for seniors to rag. And if the college caters to students who come in a first come first serve basis the chances are more. Certain private colleges in Bangalore, Mangalore, Salem, Coimbatore and Erode are notorious for ragging.