Stuck in limbo: MBBS student haunts BRD medical college for 11 years

Gorakhpur (The Uttam Hindu): Usually, the rigorous MBBS studies are completed in five and a half years, but a case has come to light from Gorakhpur's prestigious BRD Medical College, which has surprised everyone. Here, a student of the 2014 batch is stuck in the first year of MBBS for the last 11 years. This nearly 56-year-old medical college has given many excellent doctors to the country and the world, but now this student has become a headache for the college administration. The surprising thing is that even after more than a decade, this student is neither able to pass the examination nor is ready to leave the college hostel.

Took the exam only once, failed in all subjects

According to reports, this student, originally from Azamgarh, secured admission to BRD Medical College in 2014 through the CPMT under the SC quota. Records indicate that in 11 years, the student appeared for the first-year MBBS exam only once, failing in all subjects. Since then, he has consistently avoided exams. Teachers even offered to provide him with special classes, but the student flatly refused. The hostel warden has also written half a dozen letters to the college administration, stating that this student is causing problems for other students, but no concrete action has been taken.

His father was in the police, hence his name on campus was 'Daroga'

This student is more famous on the college campus for his nickname than for his studies. His father is a sub-inspector in the police department, which is probably why his junior students, college staff, and even teachers call him "sub-inspector." Having been in the same class for 11 years, he has become the most senior "junior" student in the college.

The principal said – now the NMC will decide the future

Regarding this entire matter, Dr. Ramkumar, Principal of BRD Medical College, said that he recently learned of the incident. He explained that the college administration and teachers have counseled the student several times and encouraged him to take the exam, but he continues to avoid studies. The Principal stated that the matter will now be presented to the college's academic committee and a full report will be sent to the National Medical Commission (NMC) so that a final decision regarding the student's future can be made based on the guidelines received from there.

Screw in the rules: Being from the old batch is giving you the advantage

The complexity in this case also lies in the rules. According to the 2023 National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, a maximum of four attempts are allowed to pass the first year of MBBS, and the entire course must be completed in nine years. However, this student belongs to the 2014 batch, when the Medical Council of India (MCI) regulations were in effect. At that time, the rules regarding the number of attempts to pass the first year were not as strict. Taking advantage of this legal loophole, this student has remained in the college, even though under the new regulations, his admission would have been cancelled long ago.