The Al-Falah medical college admissions crisis has drawn national attention as the institute continues filling MBBS seats while facing investigations linked to the November 10 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. Despite the intense scrutiny, the college closed its final round of counselling on November 13 with all 150 MBBS seats for 2025–26 now taken. Students reported to the campus on schedule, showing that the admission cycle moved forward without disruption.
Admissions Continue as Seats Fill Up
The Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2019, offers 150 MBBS seats each year. The annual fee stands at ₹16,37,500 for Indian students and USD 32,900 for NRI candidates. Admissions take place through Haryana’s NEET-UG counselling system, and the final stray round completed the remaining vacancies.
Many students switched colleges during the early rounds, which left 15 seats open after October 22. These were eventually filled in the last round as lower-rank candidates selected Al-Falah during choice filling. The Al-Falah medical college admissions crisis also saw broad variation in NEET scores. Some NRI seats closed at 155 marks, while minority and management quotas closed at 250 and 231.
Concerns Over Reputation but No Immediate Impact
The investigation has raised questions about how the controversy will shape the college’s reputation. Education experts, however, say it is too early to judge. Dr. Vivek Singh Malik of PGIMS Rohtak noted that students rely on NMC oversight and government action. As long as the institute functions under regulatory approval, degrees remain valid and students continue their courses without fear.
Regulatory and Legal Challenges Mount
The NMC recently removed four doctors linked to the terror module from the national medical register. All four face charges under the UAPA and can no longer practice medicine. Al-Falah University’s vice-chancellor stated that the institution had no connection to the accused beyond their official roles.
At the same time, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of the Al-Falah group, over allegations of false NAAC claims and ineligible 12(B) status. The Association of Indian Universities has already revoked the university’s membership, adding another layer of pressure.
What Lies Ahead
The Al-Falah medical college admissions crisis highlights the uncertainty that students now face. Still, with seats filled and classes starting on time, the college continues its academic year as investigations unfold. The coming weeks will determine how regulators respond and whether the institute’s operations remain stable.
