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Maharashtra cyber police probe fake MMC registration of 30 foreign med grads
Maharashtra cyber police probe fake MMC registration of 30 foreign med grads
Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has lodged a complaint with state cyber police after an internal audit allegedly found that over 30 foreign medical graduates obtained temporary registration despite failing the mandatory Foreign…
Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has lodged a complaint with state cyber police after an internal audit allegedly found that over 30 foreign medical graduates obtained temporary registration despite failing the mandatory Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). The MMC said candidates uploaded forged or suspicious documents on its FMG portal to get registration benefits without meeting eligibility criteria.
The FMGE is required for Indian citizens and overseas citizens of India who hold a primary medical degree from abroad and want to practice in India. It is regulated by the National Medical Commission and conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The irregularities came to light on August 7 during an internal check, when officials saw some candidates had temporary registration despite not clearing the test.
A senior MMC official said it is too early to comment and police have started a preliminary inquiry. Cyber police will examine uploaded documents, login records, IP addresses, and other digital evidence to check for forgery and any intermediary involvement.
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This is the second regulatory lapse in Maharashtra's health system this week, after the FDA inspector recruitment exam paper leak led to cancellation of that process. The FMGE screening test is a statutory requirement under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. If the documents are proved forged, the candidates could face criminal charges under the Indian Penal Code for cheating and forgery, and their registrations could be cancelled. The cyber police probe will also look for intermediaries, which could widen the investigation. The case may prompt other state medical councils to audit their online registration portals for similar irregularities.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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