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NMC Demands Explanation Amidst Escalating Medical College Ragging in Rajasthan
13 Nov
Summary
- Seniors allegedly forced juniors into degrading acts and sexual humiliation.
- First-year students subjected to verbal abuse and intimidation at private premises.
- National Medical Commission seeks urgent report on ragging allegations at Banswara.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has formally requested an immediate explanation from Govt Medical College, Banswara, in response to a serious complaint of ragging, sexual humiliation, coercion, and intimidation against first-year MBBS students. The allegations suggest a pattern of misconduct by senior students.
As of November 11, 2026, the NMC has categorized the accusations as extremely serious and has directed the college to provide factual comments and a detailed action taken report. This incident is the 14th ragging complaint from Rajasthan's medical colleges since early October.
Reports indicate that junior students were allegedly forced into degrading postures, to imitate sexual acts, and to change clothes publicly. Following the White Coat Ceremony on October 30, 2026, first-year students were reportedly taken to private locations where they faced verbal abuse and intimidation.
Further allegations include threats of physical assault, forced head-shaving, and social boycotts. Seniors are accused of imposing strict dress codes, dictating hairstyles, and enforcing mandatory late-night responses to communications.
The NMC is inquiring about prior ragging complaints and the status of the Anti-Ragging Committee's investigation. They have also requested evidence such as electronic records and CCTV footage. The commission seeks details on committee meeting minutes, squad proceedings, student statements, accused individuals, and initiated actions.
Information regarding police complaints, FIRs, counseling, medical aid, and protective measures for affected students has also been requested. The NMC is assessing the need for police reporting and immediate safeguards against retaliation.
This Banswara complaint arises amidst a broader crackdown on ragging in Rajasthan's medical colleges, with the medical education directorate mandating strict anti-ragging measures across all institutions due to repeated complaints, labeling the situation "extremely serious and concerning."
Recent actions include proceedings against 79 students at a Barmer institution and 19 at Jodhpur's SN Medical College for misconduct. Doctors' groups have also flagged numerous campus complaints involving late-night summons, forced introductions, verbal abuse, and restrictions on appearance.
