Patna NMCH Ragging Row: Nearly 150 MBBS Students Suspended Amid Rooftop Harassment Claims, NMC Probes 'Rulebook-2026'

Nalanda Medical College in Patna has suspended 146 students from the 2025 MBBS batch for three months over alleged ragging of newly admitted students. The National Medical Commission has sought details of the alleged ‘Rulebook-2026’, while the college has referred evidence linked to the case to the cyber cell.

The alleged circulation of a document titled ‘Rulebook-2026’ has brought a ragging controversy at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) in Patna under scrutiny, with 146 students suspended for three months and the National Medical Commission (NMC) seeking a detailed explanation from the institution.

The controversy centres on allegations that newly admitted MBBS students were subjected to harassment by seniors, including claims that junior female students were taken to a hostel rooftop around midnight. A purported rulebook circulated among students has also come under investigation over instructions allegedly presented as college rules.

The college administration has suspended all 146 students from the 2025 MBBS batch from attending classes until January 2027. They have also been directed to vacate their hostels and leave the campus within 24 hours, according to reports. Students from the 2023 and 2024 batches have also faced action pending further orders. 

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What Is ‘Rulebook-2026’ And Why Is It Under Scrutiny?

A PDF allegedly circulated among newly admitted students contains photographs of the principal and teachers from three departments, names of students from the 2025 batch and a list of instructions described as rules for juniors.

The document reportedly directs junior students to address seniors as ‘Boss-Ma’am’, stand in a prescribed manner in their presence, avoid looking directly into their eyes and refrain from arguing with seniors and teachers. It also reportedly contains separate dress-code instructions for boys and girls, apron guidelines and a set of 15 rules.

The authenticity, origin and circulation of the document are being investigated. The college administration is seeking to establish who prepared the PDF, who shared it and whether other students were involved. The presence of a student’s name in the document does not, by itself, establish their involvement in the alleged misconduct. 

NMC Seeks Details On Anti-Ragging Measures

The complaints have reportedly reached the National Medical Commission, the All India Anti-Ragging Committee and the Bihar government’s grievance redressal authorities.

The NMC has sought clarification from the college on the alleged rulebook, including whether the PDF was circulated on campus, in hostels or through student groups. It has also sought details of the steps taken to prevent ragging and protect students.

The questions reportedly cover the functioning of the college’s anti-ragging squad, its complaint redressal mechanism, awareness measures and the number of previous ragging complaints received, along with the action taken on them.

The commission has also stressed the need to maintain the confidentiality of complainants and protect them from possible harassment or retaliation.

Cyber Cell To Examine PDF And Related Evidence

The college administration has referred evidence connected to the alleged ragging and circulation of the PDF to the cyber cell for examination. It has also written to the Bihar government seeking an investigation into the document’s creation and distribution.

The college’s Anti-Ragging Committee questioned students from different batches as part of its inquiry before disciplinary action was initiated. The administration has also instructed hostel wardens to strengthen monitoring and vigilance.

The college has reportedly sought declarations from newly admitted students stating that they would not engage in ragging.

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Principal To Hear Students’ Accounts

Principal Professor Usha Kumari has said the administration will hear the accounts of students concerned before assessing the complaints and deciding on further action.

According to reports, female students from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 batches living in the hostel were called to present their side on Thursday, while students from the 2025 batch accused in the case were scheduled to be heard on Friday.

The administration has said the complaints will be examined to establish the facts and ensure that students who are not responsible are not unfairly penalised.