Overview

• The CBI filed an FIR on June 30 under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita naming 34 individuals over alleged manipulation of medical college inspections.
• The National Medical Commission has blacklisted four senior assessors pending investigation and final verdict in the corruption case.
• Renewal of existing undergraduate and postgraduate seats at six medical colleges has been suspended and applications for new courses for 2025-26 have been cancelled.
• Interim oversight will rely on virtual audits through self-declared data, CCTV feeds and biometric records amid staffing gaps for physical inspections.
• The probe uncovered illicit practices including a four-day heads-up for surprise visits, deployment of ghost faculty, bribery payments and silicon fingerprint tampering.