Notable instances of PG medical admission scams in India

There is case which was published in times of india ,Dr. Amulakh Savani, a 63-year-old doctor, was cheated of ₹68.5 lakh by Rakesh Mahendra prasad Kapri, a man from Mumbai. Rakesh Mahendra prasad kapri promised to secure admission for Dr. Savani’s son in a post-graduate medical course at Mumbai’s MGM College. Here are the details:

1. Background:

   • Dr. Savani’s son, Jenil, wanted to pursue post-graduation after completing his MBBS.

   • Jenil’s friend, Harsh Lapsiwala, introduced Dr. Savani to Kapri, who claimed to have connections and could facilitate the admission process.

2. Payment and Assurances:

   • Kapri asked for ₹5 lakh as consultancy fees and ₹30 lakh as a donation.

   • Dr. Savani paid ₹5 lakh initially and sent ₹30 lakh through courier on September 2, 2020.

   • Kapri informed Dr. Savani that Jenil’s admission was finalized at MGM College and requested ₹13.50 lakhs as fees.

   • Dr. Savani deposited a cheque for this amount in Kapri’s company account on January 15, 2021.

3. Additional Payments and Broken Promises:

   • Kapri later demanded an additional ₹20 lakh, claiming it was necessary to maintain the admission.

   • Dr. Savani sent the money through courier again in April 2021.

   • Unfortunately, Kapri failed to secure Jenil’s admission to the college.

4. Outcome:

   • Jenil eventually got admission to Dahanu’s Vedantaa Institute of Medical Services.

   • Dr. Savani requested Kapri to return all the money paid, but Kapri kept giving excuses and became unresponsive.

   • Dr. Savani filed a complaint with the Surat police, leading to an FIR against Kapri

This case highlights the importance of vigilance when dealing with admission processes and the need to verify credentials thoroughly. Scams like these can have serious consequences for both students and their families. Always exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any promises made during the admission process.

Our team working with this case for outcomes and will update shortly.

Tamil Nadu PG Medical Admission Scam:

• In 2020, the Madras High Court uncovered a blatant flouting of Supreme Court orders during PG medical admissions in Tamil Nadu.

• The Directorate of Medical Education and private medical colleges were involved.

• The court directed the CB-CID to register an FIR against officials and colleges.

• Dr. G Selvarajan, the then secretary of the selection committee, had his pension benefits stopped

Telangana PG Medical Seats-Blocking Scam:

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized cash and transaction receipts worth crores in this scam.

• Private institutions allegedly colluded with students to block PG medical seats.

• Relevant documents of candidates were obtained for registration in the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS)2.

1. Telangana Case of Cheating in PG Medical Seats:

   • Nearly 45 seats were reportedly blocked in some private medical colleges.

   • Students from northern states were involved under the Convenor quota or free seats based on NEET PG merit3.

2. Madras HC Verdict on PG Medical Seat Scam:

   • The Madras High Court upheld the discharge orders passed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) against 34 PG medical students.

   • These students were neither sponsored by the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) nor had they applied through CENTAC.

   • Compensation of ₹15,00,000/- was awarded to the denied students4.

3. CB-CID Probe into PG Med Admission Fraud:

   • The Madras High Court confirmed an order directing a CB-CID probe into the alleged PG medical admission scam involving private medical colleges.

   • The scam occurred without conducting NEET-based counseling5.

These cases highlight the need for transparency, merit-based admissions, and vigilance to prevent such fraudulent practices in medical education.