The National Medical Commission (NMC) has leveled grave allegations against Kolkata’s Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital, citing a total of eight major irregularities in both academic and healthcare services. In a stern warning, the commission has threatened to impose a fine of up to ₹8 crore if the issues are not addressed promptly.
A show-cause notice has already been served to the college authorities, demanding satisfactory explanations for the alleged negligence.
In its detailed letter, the NMC highlighted widespread irregularities across 18 of the college’s 20 departments. The serious issues include low attendance of teaching staff, including doctors, in most departments, unethical practices during examinations as a video reportedly shows outsiders roaming freely in examination hall (Room No. 8) while candidates were openly discussing and copying answers. The NMC flagged this as a clear case of academic malpractice.
"The letter also mentioned vacancies of senior residents in several key departments — including Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Forensic Medicine — despite eligible candidates having completed postgraduate training and underutilisation of hospital beds, with a usage rate of just 73 per cent, far below expectations,” said a hospital official.
The NMC remarked that these findings paint a picture of systemic mismanagement, calling into question the institution's academic and operational integrity. The cited video was taken before the infamous RG Kar rape and murder incident, adding to the concerns about the college’s declining standards.
While NRS superintendent Dr Indira Dey declined to comment publicly, a notice addressing the issue of staff attendance has reportedly been issued internally. The NMC, however, insists on detailed clarifications from the college regarding all eight points.
Failure to provide satisfactory explanations may result in a hefty penalty of ₹8 crore and further regulatory action could follow. The commission has also instructed the hospital to strictly enforce attendance rules among faculty and staff.
This development has sparked concern across West Bengal’s medical and academic communities, raising urgent questions about the state of medical education in one of the state’s most prominent institutions.
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