A grave education fraud has come to light in Amethi, where Amethi Institute of Paramedical and Science allegedly cheated 36 women students of more than ₹72 lakh. Families said the institute promised admissions in nursing and paramedical courses, collected hefty fees, and issued forged receipts. Yet, when exams began this week, the students were barred from appearing, shattering their dreams of a career in healthcare.
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Fake Colleges, False Receipts
According to investigators, the victims were told their fees were being deposited in colleges in Jaunpur, Noida, and Bareilly. In reality, no such transfers were made. Even when some students received admission cards from Bareilly, they were turned away at the examination hall. This left dozens of families devastated, as they realized the institute had been operating on fake promises.
Police Action Against Accused
Amethi police have now registered a case against the institute’s director, Prince alias Azam Khan, and several associates — Vivek Srivastava, Shailendra Maurya, Brijesh, Dilip Bajpai, Rehan Khan, and Alishan. Officials confirmed that a probe is underway to trace the siphoned funds and establish the full scope of the racket.
Students and Parents Protest
On September 14, enraged students marched to the local police station with their parents. Holding forged receipts in hand, they accused the institute of destroying their futures.
“This is not just about money — it is the murder of our daughters’ dreams,” one parent said during the protest.
Expert Warning
Education experts said the scam highlights a dangerous trend of commercial exploitation of students in smaller towns.
“Frauds like this are spreading rapidly,” one analyst noted. “Without stricter monitoring by state regulators and education departments, such scams will continue to target vulnerable students.”