Article Today, Hyderabad
Several private medical colleges in Telangana are facing serious allegations of mismanagement, harassment on medical students, and unethical practices. Run by real estate barons and political figures, these institutions are allegedly treating medical education as a profit-making business rather than a public service.
Medical Students Treated as ATMs
These colleges often provide poor infrastructure while charging exorbitant fees. Managements reportedly treat students who secure seats under the convenor quota with indifference, giving importance only to those who pay crores through the management quota. Many students allege that they are forced to follow arbitrary rules and are punished for speaking out.
64 House Surgeons Suspended for Demanding Stipend
The recent suspension of 64 MBBS house surgeons at Chalmeda Ananda Rao Medical College in Karimnagar has sparked outrage. Students were reportedly suspended simply for asking for their stipends. Complaints about lack of proper facilities or harassment are allegedly met with threats and disciplinary action instead of resolution. The same was published in Article Today https://articletoday.in/64-house-surgeons-suspended-over-stipend-protest/ in yesterday’s edition.
CCTV Surveillance Misused
Students at the college allege that CCTV cameras are being used not just for security but also to monitor and control student behaviour. According to them, students are reprimanded if they are seen talking to members of the opposite gender or even for minor movements in classrooms. A student who spoke under anonymity said they are treated more like prisoners than future doctors.
Mahaveer Medical College Faces Similar Issues
Similar allegations have emerged from Mahaveer Medical College in Vikarabad. Students staged a protest for nearly ten days demanding their stipends, but the management offered only vague assurances. They were asked to wait until new bank accounts were opened, with no guarantee of when or how much stipend would be paid. Students questioned whether their right to a stipend depends on the goodwill of the management.
Dummy Patients During Inspections
At Mahaveer Medical College, inspection fraud has also been reported. Students claim that the college does not receive enough real patients for its sanctioned intake. During National Medical Commission (NMC) inspections, management allegedly brings in fake patients and pays them Rs.2,000 a day along with food and accommodation. Recent media exposes have forced NMC to postpone visits, fearing public backlash. The same was published in Article Today https://articletoday.in/mahaveer-medical-college-inspection-halted/ three weeks ago.
NMC Officials Accused of Taking Bribes
There are growing concerns that some NMC inspection teams are compromised. In the past, admissions were cancelled at three colleges due to lack of infrastructure. However, institutions reportedly continue to secure approval by bribing officials. CBI investigations in other states have revealed that several NMC-affiliated doctors were caught red-handed accepting bribes. Some of them are reportedly linked to Telangana as well.
Students Demand De-recognition of Such Colleges
Frustrated with the state of affairs, medical students are demanding that such institutions be de-recognized. They argue that colleges lacking basic infrastructure and teaching staff must not be allowed to function. Three years ago, students from de-recognized colleges were shifted to other institutions—a move that was welcomed. But since then, there has been little improvement or oversight from the health department, according to students.
“We Are Living Like Slaves,” Says Student
A student from Chalmeda College, identified as Sushmitha (name changed), shared her distress. She told Article Today that management behaves rudely, even security guards use abusive language, and only students from the management quota are treated with respect. She said there is neither proper teaching nor support for merit-based students, who are seen as burdens. She urged all medical students to unite and fight back collectively against these injustices.The voices of medical students across Telangana are growing louder. Their demands for fair treatment, transparency, and basic rights must not be ignored. Regulatory bodies must act promptly to restore integrity to medical education.
