Ragging
In IIT Kharagpur ragging is called as OP(orientation programme) practically speaking. But the main thing is it happens only in second year. The first year students are not entertained by seniors in any manner which is a good thing as it has been seen that students need time to settle down at start of college. The most important rule of OP is not to speak about it . So no first years need to worry about anything and enjoy :) Also there is a kgp lingo which is essential to understand any conversation going on with seniors. In the beginning it is generally published in college newspapers. OP takes place in hall , department , and in societies ( if you'r in any ). But it can be simply said as a way to test people for their Hall(hostel) fundas. Ragging here also varies from hall to hall . Generally people give ragging to get to know each other and also know seniors. OP in hostels is of 4 types : 1) Common room OP 2) Mess OP 3) Wing OP 4) Secy OP(for thos...