Nagpur Man Allegedly Defrauds Family of ₹10 Lakh in NEET Admission Scam

A 43-year-old resident of Nagpur has been booked for allegedly defrauding a family of ₹10 lakh with false promises of securing a medical admission for their 19-year-old daughter. The incident came to light when the father of the aspirant filed a complaint after realizing that the promised admission was a hoax.

According to the complaint, the father approached the accused after his daughter successfully qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The accused, who operated a tuition class, assured the family that he had connections with two senior doctors at a government medical institute and could facilitate the admission process. To gain their trust, he arranged phone calls with impostors posing as these doctors, who spoke positively about the admission.

The father, believing in the accused's claims, paid ₹10 lakh in several installments from August 2025 to May 2026. However, after receiving fake admission documents and realizing that the promised admission did not materialize, the family sought police assistance. An inquiry was initiated, leading to the registration of a case at the Kalamna police station on September 26.

The implications of this fraud extend beyond the immediate victim, highlighting the ongoing issue of admission scams in the education sector. Such incidents erode public trust in legitimate educational processes and can deter aspiring students from pursuing their dreams due to fear of fraud.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant against similar scams. The police are actively searching for the accused, who has not yet been apprehended, and are advising potential victims to verify claims made by individuals offering admission assistance.