Royal College Faces Fraud Allegation, Court Registers Complaint

A father’s claim that he paid lakhs for his son’s BCom seat only to be told later that the admission never took place has reached a Ghaziabad court. The court of Additional Civil Judge Senior Division and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Arpita Yadav has registered the matter as a formal petition and fixed 29 September for recording statements. Balbir Singh Gogia approached the court after alleging that Royal Educational Institute and its officials cheated him in the name of his son Navjeet Singh Gogia’s admission. According to the petition, Navjeet cleared Class 12 in the 2024-25 session and was looking for an undergraduate seat under Chaudhary Charan Singh University. The family got in touch with Royal College for a BCom course. On 29 July 2025, the college allegedly collected Rs 2 lakh as donation and another Rs 25,000 as admission and registration charges. An additional Rs 8,000 was taken for the uniform. The college issued a receipt, identity card and library card. Navjeet started attending classes regularly. Trouble began after the examination form process. The college management then informed the family that the admission had not actually gone through. When Balbir asked for details, he claims the college demanded more money. He also says threats followed when he raised objections. Complaints to the police and senior officials brought no action, which is why he turned to the court. The magistrate examined the petition and the papers placed on record. The court observed that a police investigation did not appear necessary at this stage and ordered the matter to be registered as a complaint. The next hearing for statements is set for 29 September. For parents and students in the region the case highlights how quickly an admission process can turn uncertain. Payments made under labels such as donation or registration, identity cards issued, and regular attendance do not always guarantee that the seat is secure. Many families in Ghaziabad and nearby areas rely on private colleges affiliated to state universities. When such disputes arise, the immediate worry is both the money already spent and the academic year that may be lost. Teachers and education aspirants watching these developments often note that clear documentation and written confirmation of enrolment remain the strongest protection. The court will now hear both sides. Until then the allegations remain just that – claims that the college and its officials will have the chance to answer.