Article Today, Hyderabad: Vikarabad’s Mahaveer Medical College is preparing for an inspection by the National Medical Commission (NMC) at the end of this month. In a rush to present a picture-perfect setup, the management has allegedly arranged fake patients, ghost faculty, and borrowed equipment. The institution is under pressure to meet NMC’s requirements to retain and increase MBBS and postgraduate seats.
Manipulating Records with Fake Cases: Sources reveal that the college has created case sheets for non-existent patients. To simulate a functioning hospital, buses have reportedly transported fake patients to the campus. With no real clinical activity, this staged arrangement is aimed at misleading inspection teams. This method of manipulation has raised serious concerns among medical education observers.
High Stakes for Additional Seats: The college has applied for an increase in MBBS seats to 250 and plans to begin postgraduate courses. However, insiders claim that it lacks the infrastructure to support such expansion. Allegations suggest that the management tried to influence certain NMC officials by offering bribes running into crores of rupees. A staff member from the NMC’s Delhi office reportedly disclosed that such deals were being negotiated to secure favourable reports
Previous Setbacks Ignored
Three years ago, Mahaveer Medical College had its MBBS seats cancelled after serious deficiencies were found during inspections. Students had to be relocated to other institutions. Despite this setback, the management appears to have continued its old methods. Students now voice frustration over repeated mismanagement and the lack of transparency.
Media Reports Stall Inspection
A recent NMC visit to Mahaveer Medical College was abruptly halted. Investigative reports by digital news platforms like Sahanam Vande https://sahanamvande.com/?p=5051 and Article Today https://articletoday.in/mahaveer-s-inspection-leak-allegations/ exposed the college’s preparations. Following these reports, NMC postponed the inspection. The issue reached the NMC Chairman, who reportedly expressed strong displeasure at the involvement of insiders leaking inspection dates.
Rising National Concern over Medical College Scams
The issue at Mahaveer is not isolated. Across India, several private medical colleges have come under CBI scrutiny. The central government has recently removed NMC Chairman Dr. Gangadhar, after corruption allegations surfaced. Investigations revealed that NMC officials, along with middlemen and college owners, accepted large bribes in exchange for inspection clearances.
Father Colombo College Recognition Cancelled
The Father Colombo Medical College in Warangal recently lost its NMC recognition. CBI investigations found that bribes were paid to secure approval, despite severe deficiencies. A separate case has also been filed against Hyderabad-based Dr. Rajinireddy, a member of an NMC inspection team in Chhattisgarh. These developments have intensified the focus on Mahaveer Medical College, with questions mounting over its fate.
Future of Mahaveer College Hangs in Balance
As investigations deepen and public scrutiny intensifies, Mahaveer Medical College now finds itself at a critical juncture. With NMC already under pressure to restore credibility, the upcoming inspection could decide the college’s future. Stakeholders across the health education sector are watching closely.
