The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a firm stance against reported mass copying during MBBS supplementary examinations. Health Minister Satyakumar has ordered the Director of Medical Education (DME) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The controversy erupted following reports of widespread copying at the Government Siddhartha Medical College in Vijayawada during recent supplementary examinations. Minister Satyakumar expressed strong disapproval and demanded immediate action.
The minister has instructed officials to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a comprehensive report on the incident. He specifically directed authorities to focus on both systemic failures and individual accountability that may have contributed to the examination malpractices.
Minister Satyakumar emphasised the need for implementing robust measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. He stressed that maintaining examination integrity is crucial for upholding educational standards in medical education.