CBI Raids Expose Widespread Corruption
The CBI and ED have uncovered a major medical college admission scam involving bribes and misuse of regulatory roles. Arrests include a controversial godman, a former UGC chief, and various college administrators.
Evidence And Arrests
- Investigators seized ₹54.6 lakh in cash linked to bribe-taking for college approvals.
- A senior NMC assessor, Dr. Tapan Jana, allegedly took ₹10 lakh to give favourable inspection reports.
- Multiple raids were carried out in Karnataka, West Bengal, and other locations.
Systemic Failure in Regulators
- Officials accuse some NMC and UGC personnel of abusing their roles to control college seat approvals.
- The scam echoes earlier large-scale fraud cases like the Vyapam and DMAT scandals involving fake admissions and judge bribery.
Aftermath and Reforms
- Admissions for flagged colleges have been suspended pending compliance checks.
- The NMC is under pressure to strengthen assessor vetting and inspections.
- The ED may attach properties and pursue charges under PMLA.
This scandal underscores persistent corruption in higher education and prompts calls for urgent regulatory reform to protect academic integrity.