- Probe ordered into 350 suspected fake MBBS admission certificates.
- Investigation follows the cancellation of four admissions over forged documents.
- Whistleblower Pradeep Bahuguna submitted a list of doubtful cases.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Uttarakhand government has ordered a district-level investigation into around 350 suspected domicile and category certificate cases linked to MBBS state-quota admissions. Medical Education Minister Subodh Uniyal directed officials to verify the documents following allegations of irregularities in the admission process.
The development follows the cancellation of four MBBS admissions after candidates were found to have allegedly used forged Freedom Fighter Dependent (FFD) certificates. A whistleblower, Pradeep Bahuguna, reportedly submitted a list of around 350 doubtful cases. The Dehradun District Magistrate has been asked to submit a report.
Uttarakhand MBBS Admission Probe: How Did The Investigation Begin?
The investigation follows allegations raised by whistleblower Pradeep Bahuguna, who reportedly submitted a list of around 350 candidates whose domicile and category documents require verification.
The allegations concern candidates who allegedly secured MBBS state-quota seats using questionable or potentially fraudulent certificates. Authorities are now conducting further verification to establish whether the documents are genuine.
350 Suspected Cases Under Verification
According to the allegations, some candidates included in the list had studied at schools in states such as Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, or had appeared for the NEET examination from outside Uttarakhand while claiming eligibility for state-quota seats.
Other concerns reportedly include untraceable certificate numbers, discrepancies in certificate status on official portals and certificates allegedly linked to similar address details.
Four MBBS Admissions Cancelled Over FFD Certificates
The probe follows the cancellation of four MBBS admissions after authorities reportedly found that the candidates had used forged Freedom Fighter Dependent certificates.
The cases have raised questions about document verification during state-quota medical admissions. Authorities are examining the wider list to determine whether similar irregularities occurred in other cases.
Dehradun District Magistrate Asked To Submit Report
Minister Subodh Uniyal has directed the Dehradun District Magistrate to conduct the investigation and submit a report within a week, according to the report.
The verification process is intended to be completed while the current MBBS counselling process is underway. The Dehradun Police SIT is also investigating allegations related to fake reservation certificates.
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling: What Happens If Certificates Are Fake?
Authorities have indicated that candidates found to have submitted forged or invalid certificates could face cancellation of their allotted seats. Further action, including blacklisting and legal proceedings, may follow depending on the findings of the investigation and applicable rules.
The final status of the approximately 350 cases will depend on the outcome of the document verification and investigation.