Dhanbad, Dec 10 (PTI) The admission of an MBBS candidate from Uttar Pradesh was cancelled by the Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital (SNMMCH) here for allegedly submitting a fake Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, officials said.

SNMMCH admission in-charge, Dr Ganesh Kumar, told PTI on Wednesday that the admission of the Maharajganj resident has been terminated.

"We have also lodged an FIR in Saraidhela police station against the candidate," Kumar said.

The aspirant had got admission at SNMMCH on December 4 through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) under EWS quota.

"He completed his education from Maharajganj district of UP, but during admission at SNMMCH, he submitted an EWS certificate issued by the circle office of Giridih district in Jharkha

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