MBBS exam scam: Police seek students’ record from varsity
In a significant development in the MBBS annual/supplementary exam scam, district police have sought the academic records of 24 MBBS students from Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (UHSR), as the investigation into exam malpractices deepens. These students, along with 17 university employees, have been named in the FIR.
Key developments
- Scam involved use of erasable ink pens for post-exam tampering
- 24 MBBS students and 17 university employees named in the FIR
- Three employees arrested, others under investigation
- Eight regular employees suspended, nine outsourced staff dismissed
Confirming the move, DSP Dalip Singh said, “The examination records are crucial for verifying the extent of answer sheet tampering and related irregularities before we begin formal interrogations of the accused students.” He, however, refrained from revealing further details, citing the ongoing investigation. Singh added that UHSR employees Roshan Lal, Rohit and Deepak — who admitted to their roles during questioning — are now in judicial custody.
The scam, first exposed by The Tribune last month, uncovered a network where students colluded with UHSR officials to rewrite their answer sheets post-examination using erasable ink pens, with the tampering taking place outside the university premises.
In response to the scandal, UHSR authorities suspended eight regular employees and terminated the services of nine outsourced staff. An FIR was subsequently registered against 41 individuals, including the 24 MBBS students and 17 employees.
The controversy has sparked sharp political reactions, with senior Congress leaders Kumari Selja and Randeep Singh Surjewala calling for a judicial inquiry into the scam, accusing the BJP government of systemic corruption.
“The MBBS exam scam has exposed a long-standing network where fake doctors were created through bribery and manipulation,” charged Kumari Selja, Congress general secretary. “This malpractice endangers lives and undermines the integrity of our medical system. The government must issue a white paper detailing the steps it is taking and disclose how many such fake doctors have been produced.”
She further criticised the government’s track record, stating, “In the past decade of BJP rule, more than 50 competitive exam paper leaks have occurred, yet not a single case has seen a full investigation. How long will this negligence continue?”
Randeep Singh Surjewala echoed similar concerns, drawing parallels between the MBBS scam and the infamous Vyapam Scam. “This isn’t just an isolated incident. If a proper investigation is carried out, it will reveal the involvement of several high-profile individuals. The state government must not shirk its responsibility and should order a probe under a sitting high court judge,” he said.
The scam has raised concerns about the future of medical students and the potential public health risk posed by unqualified doctors. Selja demanded clarity on how the government plans to address the rights of meritorious students who lost out due to the scam and what actions will be taken against those who secured MBBS degrees fraudulently.
