NEET-UG Paper Leak: A Shocking Revelation

As millions of students prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), a shocking revelation has come to light, threatening to undermine the integrity of the exam. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a massive paper leak, which has its roots in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh and has strong links to officials from a prominent school in the area.

The investigation has revealed that nine sets of papers for the exam, scheduled to take place on May 5, were delivered to a State Bank of India (SBI) branch two days prior to the exam. From there, two sets were transported to the Oasis School in Hazaribagh, which was a designated exam center. However, when the papers reached the school, the seals were already broken, raising suspicions.

The principal of Oasis School, Ehsanul Haque, who was responsible for coordinating the exam in the entire district, and the vice-principal, Imtiaz Alam, who was designated as the observer and coordinator by the National Testing Agency (NTA), failed to report this glaring lapse to the NTA. This has led investigators to point fingers at them.

Further investigation revealed that a safe house in Patna, where two accused individuals had stored the question papers, contained a partially burnt document with the same code as the papers meant for Oasis School in Hazaribagh. The evidence suggests that the papers were leaked either from the SBI branch, during transit to the school, or from the Oasis School itself.

The CBI has arrested 11 people so far, including the school principal, vice-principal, and a local journalist who allegedly helped them carry out the paper leak. The notorious Sanjeev Kumar alias Lutan Mukhiya gang, known for their involvement in previous paper leaks, is also suspected to be involved.

The CBI had alerted the Bihar Police about the possible leak on May 5, which led them to the safe house. However, the National Testing Agency remained silent, failing to respond to the Economic Offences Unit’s query about the code on the burnt paper. It was only on June 21, during a meeting with Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, that NTA officials confirmed the code matched with the Oasis School in Hazaribagh.

The CBI is now probing the involvement of 22 people who allegedly appeared for the exam on behalf of other candidates. The agency is investigating six cases related to the NEET-UG exam, including paper leaks and impersonation in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.

As students prepare for the exam, this shocking revelation serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for strict measures to ensure the integrity of competitive exams.

Historical Context:

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is a competitive exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. The exam is considered one of the most important and prestigious exams in the country, with millions of students appearing for it every year. The exam is usually held in May, and the results are announced in June. The NEET-UG exam is a single entrance exam for admission to all medical colleges in India, and it is considered a benchmark for medical education in the country.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigative agency, responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes of national importance. The CBI has a long history of investigating and cracking high-profile cases, including corruption, terrorism, and organized crime.

The Sanjeev Kumar alias Lutan Mukhiya gang is a notorious gang involved in various criminal activities, including paper leaks and impersonation. They have been involved in several high-profile cases in the past, and their involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak is a significant development.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• The CBI has uncovered a massive paper leak in the NEET-UG exam, which is scheduled to take place on May 5. • The leak has its roots in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh and has strong links to officials from a prominent school in the area. • Nine sets of papers were delivered to a State Bank of India (SBI) branch two days prior to the exam, and two sets were transported to the Oasis School in Hazaribagh, which was a designated exam center. • The principal and vice-principal of Oasis School failed to report a glaring lapse to the NTA, raising suspicions. • The CBI has arrested 11 people, including the school principal, vice-principal, and a local journalist, and is probing the involvement of 22 people who allegedly appeared for the exam on behalf of other candidates. • The agency is investigating six cases related to the NEET-UG exam, including paper leaks and impersonation in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. • The CBI had alerted the Bihar Police about the possible leak on May 5, but the NTA remained silent, failing to respond to the Economic Offences Unit’s query about the code on the burnt paper. • The NTA confirmed the code matched with the Oasis School in Hazaribagh only on June 21, during a meeting with Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla. • The shocking revelation serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for strict measures to ensure the integrity of competitive exams.