CBI Cracks Down: Medical Student Caught in NEET-UG Exam Scam

The CBI has filed a new case against Nishika Premprakash Yadav for allegedly impersonating another candidate in the NEET-UG exam in Navi Mumbai. Yadav, a second-year medical student, was caught following an alert from the National Testing Agency, leading to a biometric mismatch.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a fresh probe into alleged malpractices related to the NEET-UG exams, implicating a woman medical student for impersonation, officials announced on Saturday.

The case was handed over to the CBI by Maharashtra Police, upon recommendation from the state government. It involves Nishika Premprakash Yadav, a second-year medical student, who is accused of appearing for the exam at DY Patil University under the name of another candidate, Mayuri Manohar Patil.

An alert from the National Testing Agency flagged Patil as a suspicious candidate, leading to Yadav being apprehended when her biometric details didn't match, confirming her true identity. The local authorities initially registered a complaint, which has since been escalated to a CBI-level investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)