Gorakhpur’s BRD Medical College faces an unprecedented challenge with an MBBS student. The student, admitted in the 2014 batch , has spent over a decade in the first year. This situation arises after the student failed to clear the first-year examination. The college administration has now sought guidance from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to resolve the matter.
Student’s Prolonged First Year
College authorities confirmed the student failed the first-year MBBS examination in 2015 . Since that time, the student has not filled out examination forms. They have also not appeared for any subsequent attempts over the past 11 years . Officials report the student is not involved in regular academic activities.
Understanding Regulatory Hurdles
Current medical education rules contain a specific provision. A student who fails the first-year MBBS examination does not need to seek fresh admission. Instead, they can reappear for exams by simply filling the required examination form. This rule keeps the student’s enrollment technically active. It prevents the college from formally cancelling the admission.
Unpaid Hostel Dues and Residence
The student has continuously resided in the undergraduate (UG) hostel since 2014 . Mess fees are typically collected from students when they submit their examination forms. As the student has not filled these forms for years, they have not paid any mess charges. Despite this, the student continues to use the free boarding and lodging facilities provided by the college.
College Efforts and Family Response
The college administration attempted to resolve the situation through repeated counselling sessions. These sessions with the student yielded no positive results. Subsequently, the administration contacted the student’s father. The principal’s office made three phone calls , requesting the father visit the college. However, the student’s father has not yet visited. Officials noted the father has shown minimal concern for his son’s academic future.
NMC Intervention Sought
The student’s active enrollment status creates further complications. It makes it difficult for the college to legally evict him from the hostel. BRD Medical College has therefore formally requested guidance from the NMC. “A final decision will be taken only after clear directions are received from the NMC,” stated Dr. Ramkumar Jaiswal, Principal of BRD Medical College.