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NMC issues notices to 15 colleges over ragging complaints
The National Medical Commission issued 18 notices or communications to 15 medical colleges between October 16 and November 11 over ragging complaints.
The complaints concern 14 colleges in Rajasthan and one in Karnataka, and were made by first-year MBBS students.
Students alleged abuse and humiliation, including being forced to imitate sexual acts or change clothes in front of others.
The NMC told colleges to investigate quickly, preserve evidence and protect students who complained from intimidation.
In a separate case at Government Medical College, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, 17 senior students were suspended for three months and fined Rs 25,000 each after an inquiry into alleged harassment.
Colleges have been asked to interview students confidentially and provide counselling, while preventing retaliation.
State authorities and medical councils have a key role in enforcement, and students found guilty could face suspension or cancellation of their medical registration.
The National Medical Commission issued 18 notices or communications to 15 medical colleges over ragging complaints between Oct 16 and Nov 11.
The complaints concern 14 colleges in Rajasthan and one in Karnataka.
First-year MBBS students alleged physical and verbal abuse, sexual humiliation, coercion, restrictions on movement and threats of academic retaliation.
The NMC asked most colleges to submit detailed reports within 24 hours and take steps to investigate and protect complainants.
- Who
- The National Medical Commission issued the notices to 15 medical colleges.
- What
- The notices concern complaints of ragging by first-year MBBS students.
- When
- Between Oct 16 and Nov 11. The year is not stated in the article.
- Where
- Fourteen colleges in Rajasthan and one in Karnataka.
- Why
- The NMC received complaints alleging abuse, sexual humiliation, coercive activities, restrictions on juniors' movement and threats of academic retaliation.
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The NMC issued 18 notices or communications to 15 medical colleges over ragging complaints.
Videos of alleged harassment of junior students surfaced online in a separate case at Govt Medical College, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh.
At the Jalaun college, 10 more students were found involved, bringing the total to 17; all were suspended for three months and fined Rs 25,000 each.
- Notices or communications
- 18
- Medical colleges
- 15
- Colleges in Rajasthan
- 14
- College in Karnataka
- 1
- Reporting deadline
- Most colleges were asked to submit detailed action taken reports within 24 hours
What people are saying
NMC will support the harshest action, provided due process is followed
Young students enter medical colleges to build their future, not to face intimidation and exploitation.