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Capitation Fee Chaos- Who will put house in Order?

This is in regards to the so called Expose by The Times of India (TOI) newspaper. The Capitation fee issue has been an open secret in the Medical fraternity. Well, the hefty money that is demanded by Medical colleges ( Deemed Institutes ) as donation are run by big time politicians. Many of these gentlemen are called Education Barrons. It is estimated that in the state of Karnataka the business of Medical Seats runs in few hundred of crores every year. The so called entrance examinations for the MBBS and PG coursed are eyewash. Even the candidates who secure good ranks in these entrance exams are asked for donation ( In tens of lacs) making a mockery of the exam. Most of the politicians from Karnataka and Maharashtra are from the ruling party that is Congress Party. It is a definite challenge for the Medical Council of India, the Government of India, Prime Minister, Health and HRD minister to take a action against these culprits. We all know that the toothless MCI is corrupt and it wi...