D Y Patil Medical College Scam: National Medical Commission Demands Action
• Serious Allegations Against the College
Unmesh Gujarathi
Sprouts News Exclusive
The Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strong directive to Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre in Pune, instructing them to respond within seven days to severe allegations of institutional malpractice. The accusations include stipend non-payment, financial misconduct, infrastructure deficiencies, and substandard medical training, pointing to a deep-rooted scam in medical education.
A letter from the PGMEB, dated March 4, 2025, follows a previous notice (January 30, 2025) regarding complaints from resident doctors about unpaid stipends and mental harassment. The college dismissed the allegations as “false,” citing the retrieval of documents by complainants but failed to provide proof of stipend payments. Meanwhile, multiple new complaints have escalated concerns, prompting heightened scrutiny.
• Alarming Infrastructure and Financial Violations
The institution has been criticized for inadequate infrastructure, including a lack of designated parking or playgrounds, with a congested campus shared among Ayurvedic, Nursing, Homeopathy, and Physiotherapy colleges. Overcrowding has raised serious concerns about resource allocation and the quality of training.
Additionally, students have accused the college of charging excessive tuition, hostel, and exam fees—₹1 lakh per student—while arbitrarily deducting stipends. Allegations also include submission of fake scholarship documents to the UGC, falsified OT/lecture attendance lists, and faculty demanding publication fees. Shockingly, residents have claimed they were forced to pay BHMS doctors for “fake files” and extra electricity charges.
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• Compromised Medical Training and Governance Issues
The poor implementation of training policies has forced residents to personally fund travel to Aundh and Baramati, adding logistical and financial burdens. Senior consultants allegedly prioritize private OPDs over academic teaching, severely impacting the educational experience of medical residents. Unqualified BAMS/BHMS staff have reportedly been assigned critical care roles, putting patient safety at risk. The hospital has also been accused of avoiding Ayushman Bharat cards, depriving patients of their rightful benefits.
In a troubling move, the college has proposed increasing General Surgery seats from 24 to 30 despite already overcrowded operation theaters, further jeopardizing the quality of surgical training.
• NMC’s Stern Warning and Possible Consequences
The PGMEB has directed the institution to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) with documentary evidence within seven days. Failure to comply could invite severe regulatory action.
This controversy sheds light on systemic failures within medical education governance. The NMC’s intervention underscores the growing scrutiny over institutional accountability, stipend compliance, and training standards. Sprouts of discontent among students and faculty have now transformed into full-blown allegations that threaten the college’s accreditation and reputation. As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders across the medical community await the institution’s response, with the future of hundreds of residents hanging in the balance.
Sprouts of reform may emerge if regulatory bodies take decisive action, ensuring transparency and fairness in medical education.
