CBI Launches Probe into NEET-UG Exam Irregularities Amid Protests
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam held on May 5, following reports of paper leaks and student protests. The Union education ministry's complaint and subsequent state notifications have transferred cases to the CBI for a comprehensive probe.
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In a decisive move, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the NEET-UG medical entrance exam held on May 5. This move follows widespread student protests and litigation, demanding a probe into claims of paper leaks.
The Union education ministry, in its complaint to the CBI, highlighted isolated incidents of malpractice during the examination. Subsequently, the governments of Bihar and Gujarat issued notifications transferring related cases filed by their local police forces to the CBI, facilitating the central agency's takeover of the probe.
The allegations have led to the arrest of multiple suspects and triggered a political slugfest, with opposition parties accusing the government of compromising students' futures. The Supreme Court has been drawn into the matter, with petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation and even calls for exam cancellation.
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