Indore — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday launched a coordinated raid on Index Medical College, a prominent private medical institution in Indore, in connection with allegations of fraudulent admissions under the NRI quota during the previous academic session. The investigative action was carried out at multiple locations, including the college campus in Khudail, an office on AB Road, and the residence of the college chairman in Gulmohar Colony.
The CBI team arrived with heavy police protection, indicating the high-profile nature of the case. According to sources, several incriminating documents have been seized during the search operations, which could serve as key evidence in proving the manipulation of admission protocols.
The timing of the raid is notable, as it comes just days after the declaration of NEET results and ahead of the start of medical counselling for the 2025 academic year, sending ripples through the state’s education and health sectors.
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The CBI has registered an FIR against Index Group Chairman Suresh Bhadoria, placing him at the center of the alleged scam. Bhadoria is not new to controversy. The Index Group’s name had earlier surfaced in the infamous Vyapam scam, one of the largest examination and recruitment frauds in Madhya Pradesh.
While Bhadoria managed to evade arrest during the Vyapam investigation, the renewed focus on the Index Group could reignite inquiries into past irregularities linked to the institution. The current investigation revolves around admissions allegedly made using forged documents and fake NRI quota certificates, bypassing merit and regulatory norms.
Sources claim that multiple students were enrolled through fabricated means, undermining the integrity of the medical education system and potentially compromising the quality of future healthcare professionals.
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NEET 2025 Admissions in Focus as CBI Expands Probe
The raid has cast a long shadow over ongoing preparations for NEET counselling and admissions in Madhya Pradesh and beyond. The CBI’s proactive step signals a zero-tolerance approach to medical education fraud, especially in the wake of public outcry over past scams and irregularities.
Officials suggest that this could be the first in a series of enforcement actions against private medical colleges suspected of similar malpractices. With counselling for NEET-qualified students set to begin soon, the probe could have implications for seat allocation, eligibility verification, and transparency in the entire admission process.
Parents, students, and education authorities are watching the situation closely, as the credibility of India’s medical education system hinges on such enforcement actions. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state medical boards may also issue advisories or initiate audits to prevent recurrence.