NEET PAPER LEAK
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI conducts searches at 7 locations in Gujarat, arrests a journalist in Jharkhand
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven locations in Gujarat as part of the NEET-UG paper leak case. The operation, initiated across Anand, Kheda, Ahmedabad, and Godhra districts, targeted suspects linked to the alleged leak. Previously, the CBI had arrested the principal and vice-principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, along with a journalist from a Hindi newspaper. These arrests were made in connection with the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5.
NEET paper leak case: Bihar Police investigation points to modus operandi, flaws in system
In NEET cases, arrests were made in Godhra and Kheda in Gujarat, Latur in Maharashtra and Patna in Bihar. Sources told ET that the place of the examination centre plays a big role in 'fixing' the system. They usually choose a city which is away from the limelight and where there could be little doubt about any malpractice. Students from West Bengal appeared for NEET in Godhra in Gujarat.
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests two from Patna
The CBI FIR stated that NEET-UG 2024 was conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 cities abroad, with over 23 lakh candidates appearing for the examination. The complaint alleged that certain isolated incidents occurred in a few states during the conduct of NEET-UG.
NEET Paper Leak Scandal: The role of Sanjiv Mukhiya and his network
An investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak in Bihar has revealed a complex network of scammers. Key among them is Sanjiv Mukhiya, an employee at Nalanda's Noorsarai Horticulture College, and Ravi Atri from Uttar Pradesh, who was previously involved in another leak scandal. Mukhiya took leave shortly after the May 5 exam, claiming to be hospitalized, and has since gone missing.
NEET-UG paper leak: CBI makes first arrests in Patna, picks up 2
Central Bureau of Investigation made the first arrests in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case. The The arrested were identified as Manish Prakash and Ashutosh Kumar, who sheltered the students after leaking the paper. The CBI took over the case on June 24 and started investigating after visiting the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police.
NEET-UG row: Govt will investigate paper leaks, guilty will be punished, says President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu assured Parliament of the government's dedication to investigating recent paper leaks and punishing the culprits. She emphasised the importance of maintaining transparency in government examinations. She urged unity in addressing the issue, highlighting the need for stringent actions at the national level and the government's commitment to conducting fair investigations. She also said that the government will implement reforms in the examination process to support the aspirations of the country's youth.
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NEET -UG row: Supreme Court orders NTA to respond to notice filed by Xylem Learning App
The Supreme Court instructed the National Testing Agency to respond to a notice from Xylem Learning App. It also ordered for the related petitions consolidated into one case. The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the NEET-OG paper leak across multiple states, questioning individuals and making arrests as part of the investigation.
NEET-UG 'paper leak': CBI quizzes principal of private school in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh
The NEET-UG paper-leak investigation involved questioning the Oasis School principal by CBI, revealing burnt question papers linked to the solver gang, and the digital lock malfunction issue with NTA instructions.
UP cabinet clears ordinance to curb paper leaks, offenders to face life imprisonment
Efforts to prevent question paper leaks and ensure exam integrity include penalties of jail terms and fines, with a focus on addressing irregularities in high-stakes exams like NEET-UG and UGC-NET.
NEET-UG paper leak case: Courier company's role raises eyebrows as probe uncovers new twists & turns
After the recovery of SIM cards, laptops, post-dated cheques, phones and other such things, now comes to the fore the discovery that the courier company that was to deliver the papers to bank strongrooms didn't do their job and delivered the packets elsewhere.
NEET-UG Paper Leak case: CBI seizes burnt papers, electronic devices from Bihar Police
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak investigation, gathering key evidence from Bihar police. With 18 arrests made, including prime suspect Sikandar Yadavendu, the probe reveals a web of corruption affecting students nationwide. Student unions protest against the examination corruption, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. The investigation intensifies as political leaders call for reform and accountability.
CBI takes over 5 cases from Bihar, Gujarat and Rajasthan in NEET-UG irregularities case
The CBI investigates multiple NEET-UG paper leak cases, including a probe into the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admissions to medical and related courses in institutions across India.
Police find Maharashtra connection in alleged NEET irregularities; ZP school teacher held
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Maharashtra's Latur district has apprehended a Zilla Parishad school teacher and filed charges against four individuals. This follows the discovery of an alleged scheme aiding NEET candidates in passing the exam for a fee, according to police reports on Monday. Among those implicated by the Nanded ATS unit are two teachers from Latur, a Nanded resident, and a Delhi-based individual.
NEET 2024 paper leak: CBI team reaches EOU office in Patna
NEET 2024 paper leak: A CBI team is set to visit Patna on Monday to investigate the NEET-UG paper leak case. They are likely to take those arrested to Delhi for questioning. 18 people have been arrested by the Bihar Police's EOU so far. The CBI will collect evidence from the EOU, which had been handling the case until the federal agency took over following a probe order from the Education Ministry.
NEET UG paper leak case: Why a missing professor and his WhatsApp message are key to the investigations
The NEET-UG question paper leak case saw significant developments as Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit apprehended six more individuals in Deoghar, Jharkhand. This led to a total of 19 arrests related to the case amidst widespread protests across India. A missing professor is said to have sent the NEET-UG question paper exam papers to a gang via WhatsApp.
A tip-off opened NEET Pandora's box: Mystery call on 4 criminals led Bihar police to crack paper leak case
An anonymous whistleblower's tip to Patna police exposed a nationwide NEET-UG fraud network. Four suspects were arrested, leading to the discovery of a large-scale operation where candidates paid Rs 30-50 lakh for leaked questions. The investigation revealed a vast network involving coaching institutes, teachers, and students, with significant evidence seized and multiple arrests made.
NEET row: 1,563 candidates to appear for NEET-UG retest today
NEET-UG retest: A retest for NEET-UG involving 1,563 candidates is scheduled for Sunday, overseen by officials from the National Testing Agency and the Union education ministry at exam centres. This decision follows the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays in starting the exam at six centres across Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh.
NEET-UG 'paper leak' a localised matter; NTA to be reformed before next cycle: Officials
Underlining that addressing the concerns of students and parents is top priority of the government, the people said National Testing Agency (NTA) will be reformed, which has become necessary following allegations of irregularities, before the next NEET-UG exam.
Various aspects being probed: Bihar Dy CM Choudhary on alleged NEET paper leak
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that an inquiry is ongoing regarding the alleged paper leak in the NEET exam. The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit arrested 13 individuals, including the prime suspect Sikandar Yadavendu, in connection with the incident. The exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), had over 24 lakh candidates appearing at 4,750 centers across 571 cities. Students raised concerns about irregularities after the results were declared, leading to demands for a fresh exam due to alleged paper leaks.
CBI registers FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in NEET-UG
CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exams. Ministry of Education assigns case to CBI for thorough investigation. Government enacts Public Examination Act to prevent unfair means in exams.
Education ministry to initiate talks with health ministry over reforming format, structure of NEET
The move comes with the NEET-UG 2024 exam, which saw nearly 2.4 million participants, facing allegations of question paper leaks and grace marks being awarded to over 1,500 students. The results, announced on June 4, triggered protests and legal actions. Senior officials confirmed to ET that learning from the experience, such an effort is being initiated to minimise any vulnerabilities in the exam process.
NTA 'top leadership' under scanner, no paper leak in CSIR-NET, says Education Minister
The June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and UGC-NET was postponed on Friday night. The Joint CSIR-UGC-NET is a test conducted to determine eligibility for junior research fellowship and assistant professor and admission to PhD in science courses.
Bihar police unit looking for answers in NEET paper leak
The Economic Offences Unit (EOW) of Bihar Police is actively investigating the NEET paper leak scam, aiming to uncover the mastermind behind it. The case, initially handled by Patna Police and later transferred to EOW on May 17, saw 13 arrests within twelve days. Recently, an EOW team traveled to Delhi with crucial evidence including burnt NEET question papers, blank cheques, phone records, and seized laptops. All 13 accused are in custody, including students, parents, and facilitators from various NEET exam centers in Patna.
NEET-UG retest: 1,563 candidates to appear at 7 centres; NTA, education ministry official to be present
The NEET-UG retest for 1,563 candidates will occur on Sunday under the supervision of National Testing Agency (NTA) and officials from the Union education ministry. This retest was prompted by the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays at exam centers in Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh. The controversy escalated when six students scored a perfect 720, alongside 61 others, raising suspicions of inflated marks.
NEET-2024: Prime accused confesses to arranging question papers for four candidates
Prime accused Yadvendu admitted arranging question papers for NEET aspirants, demanding Rs 40 lakh each. Confessional statement detailed contacts with Nitish Kumar and Amit Anand, known for leaking exam papers like NEET. Yadvendu provided leaked paper to candidates including his nephew Anurag Yadav before the NEET-UG 2024 exam.
NEET paper leak accused Anurag Yadav memorised paper all night, but scored only 185/720
Anurag Yadav, a Bihar candidate, admitted receiving leaked NEET papers from his uncle, a junior engineer, for the exam held at DY Patil School. His confession revealed his uncle's assurance that the exam was "sorted," leading to memorization overnight. Despite scoring 185/720 with disparities in subject percentiles, Yadav's case, alongside ₹40 lakh transactions for papers, underscores integrity concerns in NEET exams, despite NTA denials.
NEET case: SC stays proceedings in various HCs regarding paper leak allegations, counselling process to go on
The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various High Courts concerning the alleged NEET-UG 2024 paper leak but emphasized that counseling will proceed. It issued notices on the National Testing Agency's (NTA) petition to transfer related cases to the apex court. The court stressed the importance of addressing any negligence and maintaining fairness in the examination process.
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