Rohtak, Haryana: In a major development related to the MBBS exam scam at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak, the university has decided to review answer sheets from the last five years of annual and supplementary MBBS exams conducted across government and private medical colleges in Haryana.
University Orders Investigation
A three-member committee has been formed to investigate potential malpractice in past examinations. This decision follows an inquiry report submitted on February 13, 2025, which suggested further scrutiny to identify possible tampering of answer sheets or irregularities.
Committee Members
- Chairman: Dr. Kundan Mittal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMS
- Member: Dr. Sukhdev Chandla, Professor of Physiology, PGIMS
- Member: Dr. Arun Kumar, Professor of Pedodontics, PGIDS, Rohtak
Background of the MBBS Exam Scam
- In 2024, a question paper leak and answer sheet tampering scandal was exposed at UHSR.
- University staff were allegedly accepting large bribes from students to help them pass exams.
- The scheme involved allowing students to rewrite answers using erasable ink pens while referring to textbooks.
- Authorities have since taken strict action and initiated multiple investigations.
Authorities Tighten Scrutiny
Sources indicate that UHSR Vice-Chancellor Dr. HK Aggarwal has ordered a thorough review of past exams to identify students and officials involved.
The district administration has also urged the institute to expedite its investigation and submit a report at the earliest for strict legal action.
This university-wide audit aims to restore academic integrity and prevent future examination malpractices in Haryana’s medical institutions.
