CBI Takes Charge: NEET-UG Exam Under Scrutiny Amid Alleged Malpractices

The CBI has taken over the probe into allegations of irregularities in the NEET-UG exam after reports of malpractices. The National Testing Agency debarred 17 more students from Bihar, and the Ministry of Education stands firm that the incidents are isolated. Meanwhile, protests and calls for ministerial resignations continue.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has assumed control of the investigation into reported malpractices in the NEET-UG medical entrance examination. Following a reference from the Union education ministry, the CBI stepped in as the National Testing Agency (NTA) debarred 17 additional students from Bihar on grounds of irregularities.

Amid growing calls to annul the May 5 exam, ministry officials reiterated that the incidents were isolated and not reflective of widespread issues that should affect the careers of numerous rightful candidates. Notably, out of 1,563 candidates given grace marks for an optional retest, only 813 appeared for the exam again.

The top one lakh candidates, spread across 4,500 centres nationwide, faced scrutiny as allegations of inflated scores surfaced. The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit submitted a comprehensive report, leading to a full-fledged CBI investigation. Political accusations and demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan add to the complexity of the situation.

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