Ragging Allegations At Patna’s NMCH: 146 MBBS Students Face Three-Month Suspension | Education and Career News
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The controversy began after allegations surfaced that junior female students were taken to the rooftop of the college hostel around midnight and subjected to ragging.
The college administration has suspended 146 students belonging to the MBBS 2025 batch for three months. (File Photo)
A ragging controversy has come to light at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) in Patna, Bihar, after allegations of harassment involving junior female students surfaced. According to reports, 146 students from the MBBS 2025 batch have been suspended for three months following the incident.
The allegations include claims that junior female students were taken to the hostel rooftop late at night and harassed. The case has prompted intervention by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Bihar government’s Public Grievances Department, both of which reportedly sought an explanation from the college administration. Following the complaints, the college’s Anti-Ragging Committee conducted an inquiry and disciplinary action was initiated against the students concerned
Junior Female Students Allegedly Taken to Rooftop at Night
The controversy began after allegations surfaced that junior female students were taken to the rooftop of the college hostel around midnight and subjected to ragging. The complaints prompted the college administration to initiate an investigation into the alleged misconduct.
A purported rulebook containing instructions for junior students also circulated on social media, adding to the controversy. The authenticity and contents of the document would need to be verified independently.
According to reports, the college administration suspended 146 students belonging to the MBBS 2025 batch for three months. Notices were also reportedly issued to students from the 2023 and 2024 batches, directing them to vacate their hostels. Some reports indicate that further action against these students may remain in place until additional orders are issued.
The administration’s measures followed complaints and an inquiry into the alleged ragging incident.
Students Questioned by Anti-Ragging Committee
The college’s Anti-Ragging Committee reportedly held a meeting chaired by Principal Dr Usha Kumari to examine the allegations. Students from different batches, reportedly spanning 2023 to 2026, were questioned during the proceedings.
The questioning reportedly continued for around three hours. The committee examined the complaints and information available before the administration took disciplinary action against students from the 2025 batch.
Following the allegations, hostel wardens were reportedly instructed to remain vigilant and strengthen monitoring. The college administration has also reportedly obtained self-declarations from students of the new session stating that they would not engage in ragging.
What Are the Rules Against Ragging in Medical Colleges?
Ragging is prohibited in medical institutions under applicable regulations. It can include physical or mental harassment, intimidation, humiliation and forcing junior students to perform unwanted activities.
Depending on the findings and severity of an incident, disciplinary consequences may include suspension, hostel expulsion or other penalties under the applicable rules. Serious cases may also attract legal action.
Students facing ragging can approach their institution’s Anti-Ragging Committee, Anti-Ragging Squad, hostel warden or relevant authorities. They can also seek assistance through the National Anti-Ragging Helpline.
The reported NMCH case has renewed attention on the need for effective anti-ragging mechanisms, timely investigations and a safe learning environment for medical students.
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