Colleges faked compliance using leaked NMC inspection schedules, dummy patients, and forged documents. Bribes funded temple construction, with officials from the Health Ministry and regulatory boards directly implicated in the organised corruption racket.
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital was accused of fraud cases earlier in 2011 for allegedly collecting thousands of rupees in capitation fees while refusing applicants' seats. The college apparently received almost 18 lakhs in capitation fees in 2010 but did not provide students with spots.