Student & Education
Rights for students — anti-ragging, fee refunds, RTE, exam fairness, hostel safety, and campus justice.
Know Your Rights
In Simple Words
Ragging in any form (physical abuse, verbal abuse, forcing you to do tasks, isolation) is strictly illegal across all educational institutions in India. You do not have to suffer in silence. Colleges are legally bound to take immediate action against the culprits.
Relevant Law
UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging - Various Sections & State Laws
In Simple Words
If you cancel your admission before the course starts or within a specific timeframe, the college CANNOT keep your entire fee. They must refund your money according to UGC/AICTE rules. They also cannot hold your original certificates hostage.
Relevant Law
UGC/AICTE Fee Refund Guidelines - Guidelines
In Simple Words
Every child between the ages of 6 and 14 has a fundamental right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school. Private schools must reserve 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections at the entry level.
Relevant Law
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act - Section 12(1)(c)
In Simple Words
If you suspect an error in your marks, you don't have to just accept the result. The Supreme Court has ruled that students have a fundamental right under the RTI Act to inspect and obtain copies of their evaluated answer sheets from examination boards (CBSE, State Boards, Universities).
Relevant Law
Right to Information Act, 2005 & Supreme Court Ruling - Section 2(j)
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