10th pass can become doctor for ₹35,000 in Madhya Pradesh:Fake medical degree in just 3 months without NEET; Bhaskar reporter exposes shocking racket by posing as patient

A disturbing truth is hidden behind the signboards of countless small clinics — unqualified individuals are posing as “doctors,” treating unsuspecting patients, and in some cases, costing them their lives in Madhya Pradesh. These so-called doctors hold degrees in Electrohomeopathy, a medical system that the Government of India does not recognize under any legitimate health council. Holders of such degrees are not authorized to prefix “Dr.” to their names, prescribe medicines, or treat patients. Yet, across cities and villages, they are doing exactly that — running full-fledged clinics, prescribing allopathic drugs, injecting patients, and even operating mini-hospitals. The Dainik Bhaskar investigation reveals how this unregulated parallel medical ecosystem has become a booming business — one where a 10th-pass student can become a “doctor” in three months for just Rs 35,000, no NEET, no classes, no exams. Degrees for sale: No exams, no attendance, no NEET The Bhaskar investigation found that Electrohomeopathy degrees can be easily bought through a network of middlemen and unrecognized institutes operating in states like Bihar and Chhattisgarh. All that is needed is a basic school certificate — even a 10th-class pass will do. Once the payment is made, a degree, mark sheet, and registration certificate arrive at your doorstep — no classes, no attendance, and no practical training required. “Once you pay, you don’t even have to appear for exams,” a middleman told the Bhaskar reporter posing as a student, We will handle everything and deliver your degree in three months. If you want it faster, pay Rs 5,000 extra and get it in a month. Deaths in Indore and Ujjain This investigation began after a series of deaths in Indore and Ujjain were linked to treatments administered by unqualified doctors. During official inquiries, authorities found that these “doctors” held BEMS (Bachelor of Electrohomeopathy Medicine and Surgery) degrees. Their clinics were sealed, but the practice itself continued underground. The situation exposed a shocking gap in India’s rural and semi-urban healthcare system — where a lack of awareness, lax regulation, and administrative silence have allowed such fake practitioners to thrive. Pattern behind four deaths: Fake doctors, real victims Case 1: Manju’s death after an illegal injection In Indore’s Khatiwala Tank area, 45-year-old Manju’s condition worsened after visiting Harsh Clinic, where Shrichand Bagecha, an Electrohomeopathy practitioner, administered an allopathic injection. She died shortly after.
When the health department raided the clinic, they found expired medicines and unauthorized equipment. The clinic, officially registered in another doctor’s name, was being illegally run by Bagecha as a 15-bed hospital. Case 2: Child dies after fake gynecologist’s treatment In another horrifying case, Kajal Malviya, suffering from labor pains, was taken to Dr. Tayyaba Sheikh — who falsely claimed to be a gynecologist. Sheikh, holding only an Electrohomeopathy degree, performed improper procedures, leading to the newborn’s death.
When the case came to light, Sheikh fled the clinic. An FIR was later registered against her. Case 3: Cough and cold leads to death In Bhopal, 58-year-old Madanlal visited SS Medical Store, run by Dr. Mohammad Irfan, another BEMS degree holder. Irfan injected him with Dynapar and Diclofenac — common allopathic injections used for pain relief.
Within hours, Madanlal’s organs failed, and he died. The post-mortem report cited “medical negligence” as the cause. Case 4: Fever treatment ends in tragedy Shyam Palwar from Indore’s Hawa Bangla area developed a fever. His wife took him to Patel Clinic, where Dr. Pradeep Patel, an Electrohomeopathy degree holder, administered multiple injections. Shyam died within three hours.
Fifteen months later, in August 2025, an FIR was finally filed. Yet, Bhaskar’s investigation revealed that Patel continues to treat patients, openly defying the law. Bhaskar Investigation Part 1: Reporter poses as patient To expose how deeply this fake medical practice runs, Bhaskar’s undercover team visited several clinics across Indore and nearby towns, posing as patients. Despite police claims of action, clinics sealed by authorities were found operational again, and the same accused doctors were continuing treatment — some even treating children and elderly patients. At Patel Clinic, where FIR proceedings are ongoing, Dr. Patel was caught on camera prescribing medicines and diagnosing illnesses. Similarly, Dr. Irfan, accused in a death case, was seen at his new clinic, offering allopathic drugs to patients without a valid license. In another instance, Dr. M.K. Jaat, a BEMS graduate running a clinic in Indore’s Niranjanpur, displayed the names of MBBS doctors on his board to mislead patients. When contacted over the phone, he assured the reporter, “You can come in the evening. We will provide medicine and injections — everything you need.” Bhaskar Investigation Part 2: The Degree Racket Uncovered The second leg of the investigation focused on where these degrees come from — and who profits from them. Bhaskar’s reporters traced the network to Bihar and Chhattisgarh, where private institutes openly sell BEMS certificates. One such broker, operating out of Patna’s “The World Education Research Institute”, offered fake medical degrees over WhatsApp. “It’s a 4.5-year course, officially Rs 1.3 lakh,” the broker said. But for bulk admissions, we can reduce it to Rs 55,000. If the student already has medical experience, we can backdate the degree. When the reporter asked whether the degree was legally valid, the broker replied confidently: “You will not face any problem. Our institute operates in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Everything is legitimate on paper.” Inside the WhatsApp conversation The reporter’s undercover chat revealed the mechanics of this racket: The broker admitted that even students from an arts background could receive the degree. “All we need is some medical knowledge. Rest we will handle. Even if the student hasn’t studied biology, they can still become a doctor,” he said. A parallel “Medical Council” providing legitimacy To make the degrees look genuine, a private body called the Council of Electrohomeopathy registers these so-called doctors. Bhaskar’s team met its General Secretary, M.K. Sameer, who openly claimed: Our council has been working since 1982. Between then and 2019, we registered nearly 15,000 to 20,000 Electrohomeopathy practitioners across Madhya Pradesh. We stopped registrations only after COVID. While the council has no legal standing, its certificates and registration numbers are used by practitioners to convince patients and police alike of their legitimacy. Experts blame systemic collusion Medical experts say that such large-scale malpractice could not exist without administrative negligence — or worse, complicity. Dr. Rakesh Malviya, Convenor of the Madhya Pradesh Medical Federation, said: This racket survives because of system failure. In villages and small towns, patients have no idea whether their doctor is qualified or not. Fake doctors exploit this ignorance, and authorities look the other way. He added, If someone has been running a clinic for years without an MBBS degree and the administration doesn’t act, that’s not ignorance — that’s complicity. Dr. Malviya emphasized that stricter surveillance, community awareness, and local medical audits are essential. “The system needs to act before more lives are lost,” he said. A larger threat to public health The Electrohomeopathy racket exposes a dangerous gap in India’s healthcare system — a space where regulatory oversight is weak, and people’s desperation for affordable treatment fuels exploitation. Rural families, often unable to afford MBBS-certified doctors, turn to nearby “clinics” run by fake practitioners who promise instant relief at low costs. These clinics operate freely, often with misleading names and stolen prescriptions, leading to tragic results. In the process, genuine medical professionals also suffer as public trust in healthcare erodes. The racket also poses a serious public health risk, especially when untrained individuals administer injections, antibiotics, and expired drugs. The legal vacuum The Indian Medical Council Act and state health laws clearly prohibit unqualified individuals from practicing medicine. Yet, the lack of enforcement allows Electrohomeopathy practitioners to flourish. These fake doctors often exploit legal loopholes, claiming they practice an “alternative system of medicine.” In reality, they prescribe allopathic drugs and conduct procedures far beyond their supposed training — acts that amount to criminal negligence. Despite repeated complaints from medical associations, authorities rarely pursue cases to conviction. Clinics reopen within days of being sealed, and the cycle continues.