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Substance Abuse

To prevent substance abuse and to create a secure, conducive atmosphere for learning among the students on the campus.

Policy on

Substance Abuse

MAHE's Substance Abuse Policy prohibits the possession, use, or distribution of illegal substances and alcohol/tobacco on campus, with strict disciplinary actions, including expulsion and legal consequences for offenders.

MAHE adheres to the following guidelines concerning the possession, use and/or distribution of substances of abuse:


  • Cannabis, Heroin, Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, Flunitrazepam, Cocaine, Ketamine, Psilocybin, Lysergic acid diethylamide, Amphetamine, Methamphetamines, MDMA, Phencyclidine, GHB, Methaqualone, Inhalants and any other drugs and substances mentioned in The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Act 1985.
  • The possession, use and/or distribution of substances of abuse are prohibited on premises owned or controlled by MAHE.
  • MAHE squads will carry out random checks on students/residential premises for substances of abuse.
  • Possession, use and/or distribution of substances of abuse will attract appropriate disciplinary action which may include expulsion.
  • Offenders will also come under the purview of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS Act) and will be liable for penal action.
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