RIMS Director Resigns After CID Probe into Fake MBBS Admission Scam
Less than 24 hours after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a major search operation at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Director Dr. Raj Kumar resigned from his post on June 25, 2026, citing “personal reasons.” The Jharkhand government accepted his resignation immediately and appointed Dr. Dipendra Kumar Sinha , Professor of Surgery at RIMS, to take charge as acting director. The resignation came amid an expanding CID investigation into alleged irregularities involving MBBS admissions using forged caste and disability certificates as well as suspected procedural violations in sanitation contract awards.
The CID action followed complaints alleging that several students gained admission during the 2025 MBBS and BDS admission cycle using fraudulent caste and disability certificates. Two separate CID teams reportedly visited the RIMS campus on June 24, 2026 one examining admission records and verification processes, while another scrutinized documents related to sanitation tenders. Officials questioned senior administrators, including the Dean and Medical Superintendent, and collected multiple institutional records for forensic examination. According to investigators, the probe is focused not only on whether forged documents were submitted but also on how admissions were processed without mandatory certificate verification, allowing students to continue their academic programs for months despite pending validation.
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Fake Certificates, Tender Irregularities and Governance Questions
Investigators are examining allegations that three MBBS students and one BDS student secured admission using forged caste or disability certificates. Earlier departmental inquiries had already resulted in the cancellation of admissions of one MBBS and one BDS student after their caste certificates were found to be non-genuine. The CID is now reportedly investigating whether administrative negligence, procedural lapses, or deliberate misconduct enabled these admissions to proceed despite incomplete verification by district authorities or issuing agencies. Officials are also reviewing why verification remained pending for months after students had already joined their courses.
The investigation extends beyond admissions. A parallel CID inquiry is reviewing allegations surrounding the award of a sanitation services contract, with investigators examining tender files and procurement documents. Reports indicate that officials are assessing whether tendering norms were followed and whether any conflict of interest or procedural irregularity influenced the award process. CID teams have reportedly taken custody of key documents while the institution has stated that it is cooperating fully with investigators and providing all requested records.
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Resignation Raises Fresh Questions About Institutional Accountability
Although Dr. Raj Kumar publicly maintained that his resignation was for personal reasons, the timing has inevitably drawn attention because it occurred immediately after the CID’s extensive inquiry. Reports quoting institutional sources suggest that the director was subjected to prolonged questioning during the investigation and had been under administrative pressure in recent months. Political reactions have also emerged, with allegations and counter-allegations regarding the handling of the institution. However, these remain claims made by various stakeholders and have not been established through any judicial finding or official conclusion.
For the medical fraternity, the controversy extends beyond one resignation. The case highlights persistent concerns regarding verification failures in medical admissions, institutional governance, procurement transparency, and accountability within publicly funded medical colleges. Every fraudulent admission potentially deprives an eligible candidate of a hard-earned seat while simultaneously undermining public trust in medical education. The ongoing investigation will determine whether these lapses resulted from administrative negligence or deliberate wrongdoing, but the episode already reinforces the importance of robust document verification systems before admissions are finalized. Until the investigation concludes, all allegations remain subject to official verification, and no individual should be considered guilty solely on the basis of the ongoing probe.
