Even as Gujarat Police continues its crackdown on NEET-related fraud, fresh arrests have highlighted that exam-related scams remain a concern. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch recently arrested three more accused in connection with NEET fraud cases. Two of them were arrested from Rajasthan for allegedly running Telegram channels that sold NEET question papers, while another accused from Bihar was held for allegedly cheating students in the name of providing NEET exam fee refunds.
The latest action comes as reports suggest that similar fraud networks are still targeting medical aspirants and their families, nearly two years after the NEET-UG malpractice case at a Godhra examination centre came to light.
According to an investigation, some people posing as education consultants are offering illegal services to help students secure admission in medical colleges. These individuals claim they can influence examination centres and help candidates through fraudulent methods.
A person linked to an institute chain operating in states such as Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu told that the network starts contacting students and parents months before the NEET examination.
The caller claimed that counselling begins as soon as the application process starts. During this period, students are allegedly guided to choose examination centres where the network claims to have influence.
The person further alleged that stricter examination rules have forced the network to create new residential documents for students. This is allegedly done so that candidates become eligible for examination centres located in areas where the group claims to have operational control.
The caller said that activities similar to those seen in the Godhra case are still taking place at some centres in Gujarat and other parts of the country. He identified Golmuri, a locality in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, as an emerging preferred location for such operations. The area has seen a rapid increase in coaching institutes in recent years.
Police in Jharkhand have also identified the region as a growing hub for cyber fraud activities.
The caller further alleged that arrangements are made at selected examination centres after students submit their application forms. According to him, members of the network fill OMR answer sheets for candidates. He also claimed that if this is not possible, results are manipulated later.
For these alleged services, the network reportedly demands between ₹75 lakh and ₹1 crore per candidate. The caller told that further payment details would be shared only after receiving the student’s documents.
The investigation suggests that despite increased scrutiny after the Godhra scandal, fraudsters continue to target NEET aspirants by promising illegal shortcuts to medical admissions through so-called “manageable” examination centres and other fraudulent practices.
What Happened in the Godhra NEET Case?
The Godhra NEET scandal came to light during the NEET-UG 2024 exam at an examination centre in Godhra, Gujarat. Investigators alleged that a cheating racket was operating at the centre, where some students and their families were promised help in clearing the medical entrance exam in exchange for large amounts of money. Authorities claimed that candidates were instructed to answer only the questions they knew and leave the remaining answers blank.
According to the investigation, people involved in the racket allegedly planned to fill the unanswered portions of the OMR answer sheets later using answer keys. Several individuals, including education consultants, teachers, and school officials, were arrested in connection with the case. The scandal raised serious concerns about the fairness and security of the NEET examination and led to a wider investigation into exam-related irregularities across the country.
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