DMCH Darbhanga: A major controversy has erupted at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) after 56 MBBS students were booked following protests against the administration’s recent academic decisions. Students claimed they were unfairly barred from exams, classes, and hostel accommodation.
The dispute began when nearly 60-70 students were denied permission to appear in the sent-up examinations despite maintaining over 75% attendance through the biometric system. The affected students claimed that “false FIRs” were filed against them as punishment for holding protests.
The situation intensified after the DMCH principal issued an order cancelling classes for the 2021, 2023, and 2024 MBBS batches and disallowing their stay in hostels. A meeting held on September 26 with department heads brought partial relief to some batches:
- 2025 MBBS (girls): Allowed to stay in hostels and attend classes.
- 2022 MBBS batch: Permitted to attend classes and stay in hostels from October 7.
- 2023 & 2024 MBBS batches: Permitted to appear in all university exams (written, practical, departmental, and oral) but barred from hostel stay.
The official notice clearly stated that students from 2021, 2023, and 2024 batches would not be allowed to resume classes or hostel residence “until further orders,” warning that any violation would invite disciplinary action.
Following this, students staged protests against what they described as “arbitrary and punitive measures.” They argued that the administration’s actions directly jeopardize their academic future.
Join NEET News 2026 This is not merely an attack on students but on the very foundation of medical education. Criminalizing students for raising genuine concerns is unjust and sets a troubling example, said one protesting student.
The medicos have demanded:
- Immediate withdrawal of the FIRs against the 56 MBBS students.
- Fair academic treatment, including permission to sit for exams.
- Accountability from the administration for “misusing authority” against students.
Expressing concern, the students remarked, “Doctors are the backbone of the healthcare system. Today’s students are tomorrow’s doctors. If they are harassed and silenced, the future of healthcare in Bihar stands at risk.”
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