Lucknow: For several people aspiring to become doctors, the dream came at a heavy price. Some sold their own jewellery and that of their mothers-in-law to arrange the money, while others sold their mothers’ jewellery and even ancestral land. Members of an alleged racket promised admission to BAMS programmes, education at recognised institutions and genuine degrees in exchange for lakhs of rupees. By the time doubts emerged over the process, the money had already been paid. Subsequent scrutiny raised questions over the validity of the BAMS degrees on the basis of which some individuals had obtained medical registration. The registration of 41 people has now been cancelled in the fake degree case.
Several people from the Awadh and Purvanchal regions have emerged in the investigation. Some of them have described how they were allegedly drawn into the network. Their accounts indicate that the alleged racket was not limited to supplying fake degrees but involved a broader process of building trust, collecting educational documents and extracting money at different stages.
Woman Sold Her Jewellery and Her Mother-in-Law’s Jewellery to Raise ₹15 Lakh
A woman from the Awadh region said she had travelled to Kanpur for coaching preparation, where she met Vinod Gaur, a resident of Mall Road. According to her, Gaur promised to secure her admission to a BAMS programme at a college in Haryana. The deal was allegedly finalised for around ₹15 lakh.
Arranging such a large amount was difficult. The woman said she sold her own jewellery as well as jewellery belonging to her mother-in-law kept at home. She subsequently paid the amount allegedly demanded for admission. During the process, her high school and intermediate marksheets were also taken. She believed the money would help fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor. However, questions later arose over the validity of the educational and registration process.
Mother’s Jewellery and Five Biswas of Ancestral Land Sold for ₹15 Lakh
A young man from the Purvanchal region described a similar experience. He said he had completed his high school and intermediate education in Mumbai before coming into contact with Dr Neelkanth Mishra, a resident of Ahmednagar. According to the man, Mishra claimed to arrange BAMS admissions in several states, including Karnataka and Haryana, and said he had helped a large number of students secure admission.
The young man did not have enough money for the admission. His family allegedly sold his mother’s jewellery to raise funds. His father also sold around five biswas of ancestral land in their village. According to him, approximately ₹15 lakh was paid in 2014.
Initially, he was told that he would be sent to Bengaluru for admission. Later, however, he was admitted to Shri Krishna Ayurvedic College in Kurukshetra. The young man said he had been assured that the entire process was legitimate and that he would be able to work as a doctor after completing the course.
Claim of More Than 300 Admissions
According to the young man, Mishra had claimed that he had already arranged BAMS admissions for more than 300 students across several states. Such claims strengthened the family’s confidence in the process. Despite their financial difficulties, they arranged the required money and proceeded with the admission and education process.
For a long period, there was no reason for them to question the validity of the degree or registration. However, when investigators began examining the degrees and related records, questions were raised over the authenticity of several documents. This led to action against registrations obtained on the basis of allegedly fake qualifications. So far, the BAMS registration of 41 people has been cancelled.
Victims Now Face the Possibility of Legal Action
The case has created a difficult situation for people who claim they were themselves victims of the alleged racket. They say they spent lakhs of rupees believing that the admission and degree process was genuine and that they had no knowledge that the documents provided to them could be fake.
Investigators now face the task of identifying the entire alleged network. The role of intermediaries who arranged admissions, individuals involved in preparing or supplying documents, those who collected the money and institutions whose names were allegedly used to establish credibility will be examined.
The case has also raised questions over how people holding allegedly fake BAMS degrees were able to obtain medical registration. Investigators are expected to examine bank transactions, admission records, educational documents and registration records to establish the flow of money and the extent of the alleged network. With 41 registrations cancelled, those who lost substantial amounts of money are now facing not only financial losses but also the possibility of legal proceedings depending on the findings of the investigation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
