Al-Falah University fills all 200 MBBS seats a year after Red Fort blast probe
By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 4 min read
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A year after a bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort dragged its name into a terror investigation, Al-Falah University in Faridabad has filled all 200 of its MBBS seats. An official told the Press Trust of India that every seat was taken in the latest admission cycle, and that academic work on the campus has returned to normal under Haryana government supervision.
Last year, 196 of the 200 seats were filled. This time the intake is complete, the first full admission cycle since the university’s future was thrown into doubt.
How the seats were filled
The 200 seats were allotted through centralised counselling run by Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in Rohtak, the authority that handles MBBS admissions across Haryana. The university administration described the allotment as transparent. Students who took the seats came through the same state counselling route used for other medical colleges in the state.
A campus under government control
Al-Falah has been under the Haryana government’s administrative control since March 2026. The state took over the management after an investigation report pointed to shortcomings and statutory violations in how the institution was run. IAS officer Amit Kumar Agarwal was appointed administrator on March 21, 2026.
Security on the campus is now tight. A police post has been set up inside the campus, and officials say classes and hospital work are running as usual under government supervision. Legal proceedings against the founder-chairperson continue.
Why the university came under scrutiny
The scrutiny began after a suicide bomb blast near the Red Fort in November 2025 killed 15 people. Investigators found that doctors working at the university were linked to the alleged module behind the attack, and the National Investigation Agency examined the institution. The University Grants Commission and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council also flagged major irregularities in the university’s functioning during their review.
For months after the blast, the university’s future was uncertain while agencies examined its staff and students. The full MBBS intake this year is the first clear sign that admissions have steadied.
What students should check before joining any medical college
The episode is a reminder to check a college’s standing before taking a seat. The National Medical Commission keeps an official list of recognised medical colleges, and students should confirm that a college has permission for the current academic year before paying any fee. Our report on the NMC warning on fake medical colleges explains the checks in detail, and the admission documents checklist covers the papers colleges ask for at reporting time.
Families considering a seat at Al-Falah can check the position as it stands: the university is run by a government-appointed administrator, its MBBS seats are allotted through state counselling, and the campus has a police post. The investigations into the blast remain before the courts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MBBS seats did Al-Falah University fill this year?
All 200 MBBS seats were filled in the latest admission cycle, up from 196 seats in the previous cycle. The seats were allotted through centralised counselling run by Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.
Who runs Al-Falah University now?
The Haryana government took over the university’s management in March 2026. IAS officer Amit Kumar Agarwal was appointed administrator on March 21, 2026, and a police post has been set up on the campus.
Why did Al-Falah University come under investigation?
After a bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort in November 2025 killed 15 people, investigators linked doctors working at the university to the alleged module behind the attack. The UGC and NAAC also flagged major irregularities in the university’s functioning.
How can I check if a medical college is genuine before taking admission?
Check the college on the National Medical Commission’s official list and confirm it has permission for the current academic year. Admissions should go through the prescribed counselling process, and fees should never be paid to unauthorised agents.
Frequently asked questions
How many MBBS seats did Al-Falah University fill this year?
All 200 MBBS seats were filled in the latest admission cycle, up from 196 seats in the previous cycle. The seats were allotted through centralised counselling run by Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.
Who runs Al-Falah University now?
The Haryana government took over the university's management in March 2026. IAS officer Amit Kumar Agarwal was appointed administrator on March 21, 2026, and a police post has been set up on the campus.
Why did Al-Falah University come under investigation?
After a bomb blast near Delhi's Red Fort in November 2025 killed 15 people, investigators linked doctors working at the university to the alleged module behind the attack. The UGC and NAAC also flagged major irregularities in the university's functioning.
How can I check if a medical college is genuine before taking admission?
Check the college on the National Medical Commission's official list and confirm it has permission for the current academic year. Admissions should go through the prescribed counselling process, and fees should never be paid to unauthorised agents.
Sources: Careers360, The Economic Times, The Times of India