Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak — which runs NEET UG counselling for Haryana MBBS and BDS seats — has issued a formal warning on 28 August 2026 against submitting false or fake documents during the 2026–27 admission process. The notice specifically targets fraudulent caste certificates, Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificates, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificates, ESM (Ex-Servicemen) certificates, FF (Freedom Fighter) certificates, NRI certificates from Indian embassies, and fake bank details. Any candidate caught submitting such documents will face immediate candidature cancellation, criminal prosecution under Indian Penal Code (IPC) or Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections, and permanent debarment from future admissions. This notice is a critical reminder that document fraud is not a grey area — it is a criminal offence with severe, lifelong consequences.
Submitting any false or fake document — including caste, category, EWS, NRI, or bank certificates — will result in immediate candidature cancellation, criminal prosecution, and permanent ban from all future admissions.
What This Notice Means for You
This is not a routine procedural notice. It is a formal legal warning from the authority that runs NEET UG counselling in Haryana. The university is explicitly stating that it will prosecute candidates who submit fraudulent documents — not just reject their application, but pursue criminal charges and ban them permanently from medical college admissions.
The notice applies to all candidates seeking admission to MBBS or BDS courses in Haryana for the 2026–27 academic year through the NEET UG counselling process. Whether you are applying for a general seat, a reserved seat, or an NRI seat, the rule is absolute: every document you submit must be genuine.
Which Documents Are Under Scrutiny
The notice explicitly lists the types of documents that are most commonly forged or misused in medical admissions. These are the documents that the university will verify with extra care, and any discrepancy or forgery will trigger immediate action.
The documents flagged are: Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Non Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate, ESM (Ex-Servicemen) Certificate, FF (Freedom Fighter) Certificate, NRI Certificates issued by Indian embassies, and Bank Details. If you are claiming any reservation or category benefit, the certificate supporting that claim must be authentic and issued by the competent authority in your state.
- Caste Certificate — for SC/ST/OBC reservation claims
- Non Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate — required for OBC candidates to prove they are not in the creamy layer
- EWS Certificate — for Economically Weaker Section reservation
- ESM Certificate — for Ex-Servicemen reservation
- FF Certificate — for Freedom Fighter category
- NRI Certificate — issued by Indian embassy for NRI candidates
- Bank Details — used to verify financial status or NRI status
What Happens If You Submit a Fake Document
The consequences are severe and multi-layered. First, your candidature will be cancelled immediately — meaning your seat allotment, if any, will be revoked and you will lose your admission. This is not a suspension or a temporary hold; it is permanent cancellation.
Second, you will face criminal prosecution. The notice specifically mentions sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) or BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), which means the university will file a criminal case against you. This is not a civil matter — it is a criminal offence. You could face fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the fraud and the court's judgment.
Third, you will be debarred from admission in future. This means you cannot apply to any medical college in Haryana (or potentially any state, depending on how the ban is enforced) in any future NEET UG counselling round. Your medical career aspirations could be permanently damaged.
How the University Will Verify Your Documents
The university does not state the exact verification process in this notice, but you should assume that every document you submit will be cross-checked with the issuing authority. For caste and category certificates, this means verification with the district administration or revenue department of your state. For NRI certificates, verification will be done with the Indian embassy. For bank details, verification will be done with your bank.
In the age of digital records and inter-departmental data sharing, forged documents are increasingly easy to detect. Do not assume that a fake certificate will slip through. The university has explicitly warned that it will prosecute, which means it has already identified cases of fraud and is taking this action to deter further attempts.
Who Is Most at Risk
Candidates claiming any form of reservation or category benefit are at higher risk of scrutiny. This includes SC/ST/OBC candidates, EWS candidates, ESM candidates, FF category candidates, and NRI candidates. If you are claiming a benefit based on a certificate, that certificate will be verified.
However, the notice also mentions 'Bank Details', which suggests that even general category candidates could face verification if there is any doubt about their financial status or eligibility. The safest approach is to assume that every document you submit will be verified, regardless of your category.
What Constitutes a 'Fake' or 'False' Document
A fake document is one that is forged, fabricated, or issued by an unauthorised person or authority. A false document is one that contains false information — for example, a genuine certificate issued by the correct authority but with incorrect details (wrong caste, wrong income, wrong date of issue, etc.).
Examples include: a caste certificate issued by someone who is not authorised to issue it; a certificate with a forged signature or seal; a certificate that has been altered or tampered with; a certificate issued in someone else's name; a certificate that claims a caste or category you do not actually belong to; an NRI certificate obtained through false claims to an embassy; or bank details that do not match your actual account.
The key point is that the document must be genuine, issued by the correct authority, and contain accurate information about you. Any deviation from this will be treated as fraud.
How to Ensure Your Documents Are Genuine and Correct
Before you submit any document, verify that it has been issued by the correct authority. For caste certificates, this is usually the District Magistrate or Revenue Officer of your district. For EWS certificates, this is also the District Magistrate. For NCL certificates, this is the revenue authority. For NRI certificates, this is the Indian embassy in the country where you reside. Check your state's official website or contact the issuing authority directly to confirm.
Ensure that all information on the certificate is correct — your name, date of birth, caste (if applicable), category, and any other details. If there is any error, get it corrected by the issuing authority before submitting it. Do not submit a certificate with errors and hope it will be overlooked.
Keep the original certificate and a certified copy. When submitting documents online or in person, follow the university's instructions exactly — some authorities may require notarised copies, some may require self-attested copies, and some may require originals. Check the counselling portal or the university's website for specific document submission guidelines.
- Verify the issuing authority — ensure the certificate is from the correct government office
- Check all details on the certificate — name, date of birth, caste, category, date of issue
- Get any errors corrected by the issuing authority before submission
- Keep both original and certified copies
- Follow the university's document submission format exactly
- Do not submit altered, tampered, or incomplete certificates
Important: The Notice Does Not Provide a Deadline
This notice is a warning, not an application deadline or a call for document submission. It does not specify when you need to submit documents or by what date. The actual document submission process will be announced separately through the counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) or through official notifications from Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS Rohtak.
Keep checking the counselling portal regularly for updates on document submission dates, the exact documents required, and the submission process. This notice is simply alerting you to the consequences of fraud — the actual counselling process and document submission timeline will be communicated separately.
What If You Have a Genuine Certificate But It Looks Unusual
If your certificate is genuine but looks different from what you expected (different format, different seal, different wording), do not panic. Different states and different issuing authorities may use different formats. However, if you have any doubt, contact the issuing authority to confirm that the certificate is genuine and that you are the rightful holder.
Do not submit a certificate you are unsure about. It is better to get clarification from the authority before submission than to face cancellation and criminal prosecution later. The university's verification process will catch any discrepancies, so it is in your interest to be proactive and ensure everything is correct before submission.
Criminal Prosecution: What You Need to Know
The notice mentions prosecution under sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) or BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). These are criminal statutes that cover offences like forgery, cheating, and fraud. If the university files a case against you, you will be investigated by police, potentially arrested, and tried in a criminal court.
A criminal conviction for document fraud can have lifelong consequences beyond just medical admissions. It can affect your ability to get a job, obtain a visa, or pursue any professional career. This is not a matter to take lightly or to assume will be overlooked.
What If You Discover an Error in Your Certificate After Submission
If you have already submitted a document and later discover an error, contact the university's admission committee immediately. Explain the error, provide evidence that it was unintentional, and submit a corrected certificate from the issuing authority. The university may or may not accept the correction, but it is better to come forward proactively than to wait for the verification process to catch the error.
Do not try to hide or cover up an error. The verification process will find it, and attempting to conceal it will make the situation worse and could be seen as an attempt to commit fraud.
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What documents are specifically flagged as high-risk for fraud in this notice?
The notice explicitly lists: Caste Certificate, Non Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate, EWS Certificate, ESM Certificate, Freedom Fighter (FF) Certificate, NRI Certificates from Indian embassies, and Bank Details. These are the documents most commonly forged or misused, and they will be verified with extra scrutiny.
What happens if my candidature is cancelled due to a fake document?
Your seat allotment will be revoked immediately, you will lose your admission, you will face criminal prosecution under IPC/BNS sections, and you will be permanently debarred from admission in future. This is a lifelong consequence.
Can I submit a certificate that has a minor error or typo?
No. Any error on a certificate — including typos, wrong dates, or incorrect details — should be corrected by the issuing authority before submission. Do not submit a certificate with errors and hope it will be overlooked. The verification process will catch it.
How will the university verify my documents?
The notice does not specify the exact process, but you should assume that every document will be cross-checked with the issuing authority. For caste certificates, this means verification with the district administration; for NRI certificates, verification with the Indian embassy; for bank details, verification with your bank.
I am a general category candidate. Do I need to worry about this notice?
Yes. While candidates claiming reservation are at higher risk of scrutiny, the notice also mentions verification of 'Bank Details', which suggests that all candidates could face verification. Assume that every document you submit will be verified, regardless of your category.
What if I have a genuine certificate but it looks different from what I expected?
Different states and issuing authorities use different formats. If you have any doubt about whether your certificate is genuine, contact the issuing authority to confirm. Do not submit a certificate you are unsure about.
When do I need to submit my documents?
This notice does not specify a document submission deadline. The actual counselling process and document submission dates will be announced separately through the counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) or through official notifications from Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS Rohtak. Keep checking the portal regularly for updates.
What is the difference between a 'fake' document and a 'false' document?
A fake document is forged or fabricated by an unauthorised person. A false document is genuine but contains false information — for example, a real certificate with incorrect details about your caste or category. Both are treated as fraud.
Can I be prosecuted even if I did not know the document was fake?
The notice does not address this, but in general, criminal law holds you responsible for submitting false documents, even if you did not know they were false. It is your responsibility to verify the authenticity of every document you submit.
What should I do if I discover an error in my certificate after submission?
Contact the university's admission committee immediately, explain the error, and submit a corrected certificate from the issuing authority. Do not try to hide or cover up the error — the verification process will find it, and attempting to conceal it will make the situation worse.
This notice is a serious legal warning, not a routine procedural update. Before you submit any document during the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, verify that it is genuine, issued by the correct authority, and contains accurate information about you. If you have any doubt about a certificate, contact the issuing authority or the university's admission committee before submission. The consequences of fraud — candidature cancellation, criminal prosecution, and permanent debarment — are severe and lifelong. Keep checking the counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) for the actual document submission dates and process, which will be announced separately.
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