Anti Ragging Committee (ARC)
In accordance with the provisions in the RV University Act – Chapter V, Clause (33), UGC Notification of 4 July 2009 in the Gazette of India, and the Anti-Ragging Committee has been constituted with the following members:
| Sl. No. | Name | Position | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Vice-Chancellor, RV University |
Chairperson | 9606997064 |
| 2. |
Mr. Eshwar S Honnappa, Sub Inspector, Kengeri Police Station, Bengaluru |
Member | 9741314030 |
| 3. |
Mr. Mukund D A, Media Representative, Senior Reporter, Samyuktha Karnataka, Bengaluru |
Member | 8088594245 |
| 4. |
Ms. K N Kamakshi, Advocate, Anagha Legal Associates, Bengaluru |
Member | 9972733247 |
| 5. |
Ms. Margaret Sampath, Executive Director, SICHREM |
Member | 9342163539 |
| 6. |
Mr. Sampath Kumar, Associate Campus Director, Facilities, RV University |
Member | 7975659396 |
| 8. |
Ms. Geetha, Hostel Warden, Sattva Residences, RV University |
Member | 8147682398 |
| 9. |
Mr. Nithin, Student Representative, RV University |
Member | 9741854303 |
| 10. |
Ms. Apeksha N, Student Representative, RV University |
Member | 8088970714 |
| 11. |
Prof. (Dr.) Sahana D. Gowda, Registrar, RV University |
Member | 9886008626 |
| 12. |
Dr. T. Hongray Dean, Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering, RV University |
Member Secretary | 9611755055 |
Procedures & Functions Of Anti-Ragging Committee :
- The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the committee
- Quorum for the meeting shall be Six Members
- The agenda and notice of the meeting shall be issued TWO weeks before the scheduled date and time.
- A hard copy and a soft copy of the proceedings of the meeting, duly signed by the members in attendance shall be in custody of the ‘Registrar, RV University’.
- ARC shall conduct meeting TWO times a year (Jan, Aug) or as per the decision of the Chairperson. The committee shall submit half yearly report, even though there are no cases to report, a NIL report will have to be submitted.
- The committee shall perform the following functions
- Review the UGC Notification 2009 and take necessary steps to fulfil the actions mentioned therein.
- Review revised / additional notification issued by Central and State Government and the regulatory authorities at regular intervals and take necessary corrective actions.
- RV University name must be included in the UGC – Anti-Ragging website
- Constituted Anti-Ragging Squads (ARS) and monitoring procedures.
- Ensure weekly reports and action taken are submitted by the ARS, particularly at the beginning of the academic year as specified by UGC.
- Conduct awareness workshops for students, faculty and staff on regular basis.
- Take steps to put display boards prepared and circulated by UGC.
- It is MANDATORY for both student and parents / guardians to sign the anti-ragging affidavit at the time of admissions.

Duration/Tenure:
The term of office for ARC nominated members shall be for THREE years, for all other members it is conterminous with them relinquishing the respective office.