In a significant crackdown on fraudulent admissions, the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi has terminated the enrolment of a first-year MBBS student after an internal inquiry conclusively proved she used a fake Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate to secure her seat. The case highlights ongoing efforts to cleanse the medical education system of deceitful practices.
Detailed Timeline of the Fraud Unraveling
The student, Kajal, admitted for the 2025–26 academic session, was first suspended by RIMS authorities on November 20. Following a meticulous verification process, her admission was formally cancelled on December 1. The irregularities came to light during the institute's routine document verification drive for medical students.
The scrutiny began when officials noticed a major discrepancy. While Kajal's NEET-UG 2025 admit card and scorecard listed her under the OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Central List, she had been allotted a seat at RIMS under the SC category. This allocation was made through the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECE), where she had secured Rank 1 in the reserved list.
Suspicions deepened when she was asked to submit her original NEET admit card for cross-verification. She claimed the document was lost and could not provide a copy. This prompted RIMS to seek an official investigation into her caste certificate on October 13, reaching out to the JCECE Board and the Circle Officer of Giridih.
Investigation Exposes Fabricated Lineage
The report from the Giridih Circle Officer revealed several inconsistencies. The SC certificate submitted by Kajal was based on a lineage linked to a Khatiyan landholder named Bhairo Chamar. However, when authorities contacted the actual descendants of Bhairo Chamar, they confirmed that Kajal, daughter of Vinod Kumar, had no familial connection to the Chamar family whatsoever.
The genealogy she presented was found to be entirely fabricated and did not match the authentic family tree. Dr. Raj Kumar, Director of RIMS, stated, "The investigation report clearly stated that the certificate was obtained by concealing facts and providing false ancestral information. RIMS emphasises complete transparency, and any such fraudulent activity will lead to strict action."
Acting on the findings, the JCECE Board submitted a detailed report to RIMS on November 19. The institute then issued a show-cause notice to the student on November 21 and formed a dedicated committee to examine the case. After reviewing all evidence, the committee upheld the findings of fraudulent documentation and recommended the cancellation of her admission.
Parallel Cases and Legal Ramifications
In a similar incident, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in Daltonganj detected two first-year MBBS students from the 2025 batch who had also gained admission using fake certificates. After thorough verification, their admissions were cancelled as well.
Legal experts weigh in on the gravity of such acts. They assert that any admission secured through a forged certificate is considered "void ab initio"—invalid from the very beginning. The Supreme Court has consistently ruled that acts committed through deceit are automatically nullified under the principle "fraud vitiates all solemn acts".
Experts further emphasize that appearing for NEET under the OBC-NCL category but occupying a seat reserved for SC candidates is a serious constitutional violation. This act deprives a genuine SC applicant of their rightful opportunity, undermining the very purpose of reservation policies.
Next Steps and Systemic Actions
Following the revocation of Kajal's admission, RIMS will now formally notify the JCECE Board to initiate the process of re-allotting the seat to the next eligible SC candidate on the merit list. Additionally, RIMS will intimate the National Medical Commission (NMC) to remove the student's name from the official enrolment records, ensuring she cannot pursue medical education elsewhere with the same fraudulent credentials.
This case serves as a stern warning and reflects the increasing vigilance of medical institutions and examination boards in verifying documents to uphold the integrity of the competitive admission process.
