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The scandal surrounding the NEET examination in Bihar has taken a shocking turn with revelations of corrupt operations coming to light. Candidates paid exorbitant amounts to obtain leaked papers and were sent to safe houses to mug up answers. The preliminary probe conducted by the Bihar Economic Offences Unit (EOU) uncovered lapses in the conduct of the medical entrance examination this year.
Suspects in the case confessed to paying over Rs 30 lakh in exchange for leaked papers, highlighting the deep-rooted corruption in the system. The agency issued notices to nine candidates from different districts of Bihar, summoning them to provide evidence for their association with the ‘solver gang’. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to respond to these developments, raising questions about the integrity of the examination process.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s assurance that there was no room for malpractice or irregularities in exams stands in stark contrast to the sensational confessions made by those arrested in connection with the NEET scandal. The involvement of a junior engineer with the Bihar government in orchestrating the paper leak adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation.
The nexus operated by the ‘solver gang’ involved compromised staff at examination centres and shady educational consultancies. The suspects charged exorbitant amounts from medical aspirants to provide them with question papers and answers, compromising the sanctity of the examination process.
The revelation of these corrupt operations has shaken the education system in Bihar, prompting calls for accountability and stringent action against those involved. The EOU’s diligent investigation has shed light on the extent of malpractices in the NEET examination, raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the medical entrance test.
As the probe into the NEET ‘paper leak’ scandal continues, the authorities must ensure swift and decisive action against all perpetrators to restore trust in the examination system and uphold the merit-based selection process for medical colleges.
