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Hyderabad, July 23, 2025
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially revoked the recognition of the MBBS program at Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences (FCIMS), Warangal, following serious bribery allegations involving a trustee of the institution.
Background on FCIMS
Founded in March 2023, FCIMS is a private medical college located in Warangal, Telangana, with an annual intake of 150 MBBS students. The college also offers programs in BSc Allied Health Sciences and BSc Nursing.
Bribery Allegations and CBI Action
The decision to withdraw recognition comes after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) exposed a nationwide scam concerning the recognition of private medical colleges. On June 30, 2025, the CBI filed a criminal case citing alleged collusion between government officials and private medical institutions to manipulate the regulatory process. Among those accused is Father Joseph Komareddy, a trustee of FCIMS, who reportedly attempted to pay ₹66 lakh in bribes to NMC officials during an annual inspection of the college’s infrastructure and faculty requirements.
The case forms part of a larger investigation that has resulted in an FIR naming 36 individuals, including:
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Eight officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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The Joint Director of the National Health Agency (a former Medical Assessment and Rating Board member).
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The former Chairman of the University Grants Commission.
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Doctors associated with federal medical regulatory inspections.
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Officials from seven medical colleges.
This network allegedly engaged intermediaries to secure regulatory approvals through bribery.
Impact on Students and Admissions
Despite the college losing its MBBS recognition, authorities confirmed that current first- and second-year MBBS students at FCIMS will be allowed to continue their education. Among Telangana’s 30 medical colleges, two are deemed universities; with FCIMS’s derecognition, the remaining 27 private colleges will have their admissions process managed by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS).
Wider Regulatory Actions
The NMC’s actions are part of broader efforts to address alleged bribery and corruption in medical education, which have also resulted in the blacklisting of four doctors and the cancellation of seat approvals at six other medical colleges in the wake of the ongoing investigation.
Disclaimer
This article is based on available information from Medical Dialogues as of July 23, 2025. The legal process concerning the individuals and institutions mentioned is ongoing. Readers are advised to refer to official and updated sources for further developments. The content does not constitute legal or medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only.
