Bihar police arrested 24 individuals on June 22 in connection with a NEET-UG 2026 re-exam cheating scam. The arrests followed the exam's conduct on June 21. Authorities reported the re-test as one of India's most secure examinations. This occurred despite widespread security measures, including biometric verification and secure paper transport.
NEET Re-Exam Under Threat
Over 22 lakh students took the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam. The test occurred nationwide on June 21. It took place in a single afternoon shift. Strict security protocols aimed to prevent cheating. However, organized groups exploited vulnerabilities.
Crackdown Details
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) and local police conducted the operation. Raids targeted multiple cheating networks across Bihar.
Social Media Scam Busted
In Muzaffarpur, four people were arrested. They operated fake social media accounts. These accounts spread false information about leaked exam papers. They defrauded desperate students and parents.
Dummy Candidate Ring Uncovered
Nalanda district police dismantled a dummy candidate network. This group placed fake students in exam centers. Solvers, often senior students, took the exam. They used forged identification and morphed photographs.
Digital Security Fee Fraud
A separate cyber raid uncovered a fee scam. One student allegedly hacked the NEET portal. He accessed approximately 150 student profiles. The aim was to reroute institutional security fees to his personal account.
Exam Integrity Challenges
These arrests highlight ongoing efforts to compromise the national medical entrance exam. Authorities face persistent challenges from organized criminal syndicates. The incidents underscore the need for continuous security enhancements.
