Vice-chancellor of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) in Warangal Dr Nandakumar Reddy on Friday night resigned from his post following a major controversy surrounding the evaluation process of the recent PG medical examinations.
According to official sources, Reddy submitted his resignation letter to the Telangana government on Friday, hours after a series of high-level meetings with health secretary Dr Christina Jongthu and chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao.
His exit follows the state government’s decision to order a detailed inquiry into allegations of procedural violations and suspected manipulation in the PG medical exam results.
The controversy erupted earlier this week when reports emerged that a student had been declared passed in violation of established examination norms.
The state government initiated a preliminary probe, which reportedly found that certain university officials had acted contrary to regulations and failed to maintain the integrity of the evaluation process.
Following these findings, the government directed a comprehensive investigation into the functioning of KNRUHS, including the roles of officials involved in examination administration and evaluation oversight.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is said to have taken a serious view of the allegations and the reputational damage caused to the government and the institution.
Reacting to reports highlighting administrative lapses, irregular appointment of in-charges, and possible misconduct in answer-sheet evaluation, the chief minister sought detailed clarification from senior health department officials.
The chief minister instructed the department to take stringent action against anyone responsible for irregularities, regardless of their position or influence.
He emphasized that top-ranked educational and professional institutions must operate with transparency, neutrality, and strict adherence to standards.
“The government will not tolerate any lapses that undermine public trust or tarnish the reputation of our institutions,” he reportedly told senior officials.
Dr. Nandakumar Reddy, appointed as Vice-Chancellor on March 18, 2025, served for just over eight months before stepping down.
His tenure, though short, coincided with ongoing reforms in medical education administration and heightened scrutiny over evaluation processes following past controversies.
