UGC Regulation on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 completely forbids ragging of any kind in an institute of higher education. What this means for you as a potential student is that there is absolutely no reason to be afraid. If you’re looking for a safe stay, you will definitely get that and if you’re not looking for a safe stay, hmmm... As a matter of fact, IIT Roorkee can boast of a really good senior-junior culture.