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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Engineering professor, 3 students held for exam malpractices
The Pune Police Crime Branch's Unit 6 has arrested a professor and three students from Moze Engineering College in Wagholi for allegedly providing university exam papers to students to rewrite in exchange for money, police said on Tuesday. Taking serious cognisance of the case, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has constituted a fact-finding committee which has been asked to submit the report within seven days post which the varsity authorities have promised action against the college staff, said Prabhakar Desai, officiating director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, SPPU. According to officials, based on a tip-off, the action was taken at the college on Monday night. Police said the professor allegedly allowed students to rewrite examination papers after the scheduled exam hours by accepting money. The investigation revealed that targeted students, worried about failing in particular subjects, would leave the answer sheets blank during the exam, conducted during the second half of the day. Later in the night, Satav gave them the answer sheet to rewrite the paper with correct answers and charge ₹10,000- ₹50,000 per paper. As per SPPU officials, since the exam was conducted in the second half of day, the answer sheet would remain with the college till next morning before been brought to the university. The accused, Pratik Kisan Satav, 37, of Kesnand in Wagholi is professor at the mechanical engineering department of the private engineering college. He has been teaching mathematics at the Moze Engineering College since past five years. The arrested students include Aditya Yashwant Khilare, 20; Amol Ashok Nagargoje, 19, and Aniket Shivaji Rode, 20, all from Wagholi who helped the professor in the racket. Nagargoje and Rode, third year students of the college, are engaged in providing security services to the institute under the earn and learn scheme. Khilare works at a hostel run by Satav's wife. He, according to police officials, was also looking after Satav's finances during the exam malpractices. All the four arrested will be produced in the local court on Wednesday, a police official said. Despite attempts, Moze college authorities did not respond to allegations and the police action. Officials said six answer sheet bundles of engineering mathematics paper 2 of SPPU, ₹2,06,000 in cash and duplicate key of the control room where answer sheets were kept were seized from Satav's possession. Eight first year students of the engineering course were found to have received the exam papers. Nikhil Pingale, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), crime, said, 'We are investigating how long they have been running the racket and who else is involved in the case.' Wagholi Police Station has filed a case under Sections 303(2), 318(2), 318(3), 318(4), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 4, 5, 10 and 11 of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. In October and December 2024, there were complaints of similar nature against professor Satav. In January 2025, the SPPU wrote to Moze Engineering College asking the institute to probe the paper leak allegations by constituting the committee. The panel set up by the college, however, did not find anything substantial against the professor. The college removed him from the post of chief examination officer responsible for the smooth conduct of exam.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
FIRs against 39 for cheating in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti exam in Shimla, another 17 caught in Chandigarh
Shimla: Police here have registered at least five FIRs for the use of unfair means against 39 candidates who appeared in the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) non-teaching and limited departmental competitive examination held at centres in Shimla on Sunday. According to police, FIRs were lodged based on complaints from six centre superintendents about instances of unfair means used by several candidates. These candidates were allegedly found using electronic gadgets, including Bluetooth devices, to receive answers from people outside the examination centres. FIRs were registered against 34 male and five female candidates hailing from Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases were lodged under relevant provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) under an ASP-rank officer to carry out further investigation in the case, which, according to the police, seems to involve a well-organised inter-state gang helping candidates cheat in govt exams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo 17 held in Chandigarh Chandigarh: Seventeen individuals were arrested in four separate cases in connection with cheating and impersonation during the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti exam in Chandigarh on May 18. According to police, the arrests were made after suspicious activities were reported by exam centre officials, leading to immediate intervention. At Moti Ram Arya Senior Secondary School in Sector 27, two impersonators were caught attempting to take the exam on behalf of others. Ajay Kumar (23) from Bhiwani and Monika Devi (27) from Jind were nabbed after biometric checks failed. Investigation revealed they were appearing in place of candidates from Hisar and Narwana. One of the accused was also found in possession of an electronic device believed to be used for cheating. Another arrest took place at Mount Carmel School in Sector 47, where Vishal Malik (28) from Hisar was found using a hidden electronic device during the test. At St Anne's Convent School, Sector 32, Ajay Kumar from Rohtak and Sonu Kumar from Hisar were caught using unauthorised electronic equipment. The most significant bust occurred at Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary Public School in Sector 40C, where police apprehended 12 individuals, including three women, for allegedly employing electronic means to cheat. Officials believe these incidents may be linked to a broader cheating network. "We're examining the possibility of a coordinated racket. The seized devices and communication logs are being analysed," a senior police officer stated.
India Today
04-05-2025
- India Today
Medical aspirant dies by suicide in Kota a day before NEET-UG exam
A NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself in her room in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday night ahead of the national medical entrance exam being held today, police said. She was to give the exam held at various centres across the girl was under 18 years of age and belonged to Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur, circle inspector at Kunhadi police station Arvind Bhardwaj told news agency student was scheduled to take the NEET-UG exam and had been living with her parents in Kota for the past several years. She had been preparing for the exam at a coaching institute in the town, police said. The family members were reportedly at home at the time of the incident and found her dead around 9 pm. No suicide note was recovered from her room, Bhardwaj also said that no suicide note was found in her room and her body had been sent for a post-mortem is the 14th case of suicide by a coaching student in Kota this year since January this year. A total of 17 cases of suicide by coaching students were reported in Kota last EXAM AT 5,453 CENTRESThe NEET-UG exam is scheduled for today at 5,453 centres in over 500 cities across the country. This year, over 22.7 lakh candidates have registered for the will be three layers of monitoring on the exam day - at the district, state and Centre levels," a Ministry of Education (MoE) source said."To ensure smooth and secure conduct of the exam, mock drills are being conducted at all centres. These drills will help test readiness in terms of functionality of mobile signal jammers; availability of adequate manpower for frisking; and biometric authentication procedures," the source of the centres this year are located in government and government-aided schools, colleges, universities and ministry has said that cases will be filed against candidates found indulging in unfair means - before, during, or after the examination - under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and penalised strict measures come a year after alleged irregularities, including paper leaks, were flagged in the NEET-UG and PhD entrance NET exam, which put the integrity of the examinations under the scanner. The CBI is probing both Centre set up a panel to ensure the "transparent, smooth and fair" conduct of exams held by the National Testing Agency (NTA).(with inputs from PTI)Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Rajasthan#NEET
NDTV
04-05-2025
- NDTV
NEET UG 2025: Over 22 Lakh Students Set To Appear Today Under Strict Vigil
NEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 today, under strict monitoring. The examination will take place from 2pm to 5pm in pen and paper mode. Over 22.7 lakh medical aspirants have registered for this year's exam. All students must report and enter their respective exam centres before 1.30pm. The highly competitive test, which serves as a gateway to undergraduate medical courses at top government colleges, will be conducted at 5,453 centres across more than 500 cities nationwide. A three-tier surveillance mechanism-at the district, state, and national levels-has been put in place to ensure the exam is held fairly. Most exam centres this year have been set up in government and government-aided schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. To ensure smooth operations, mock drills were conducted at all test centres a day prior. These drills assessed readiness in terms of mobile signal jammer functionality, adequate deployment of frisking personnel, and proper functioning of biometric verification systems. The Ministry of Education has warned that any student found engaging in malpractice-before, during, or after the examination-will face legal action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Offenders will be penalised as per the provisions of the law. These measures follow serious allegations of irregularities, including a reported paper leak during last year's NEET exam, which sparked nationwide concern over the integrity of the process. In a major crackdown ahead of the 2025 test, the NTA has flagged 116 social media channels-including 106 on Telegram and 10 on Instagram-for allegedly spreading misinformation. The agency also launched a dedicated portal to gather leads on claims of paper leaks circulating online. More than 1,500 such claims have already been received and are under review. NEET UG 2025: Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, And Prohibited Items The NTA has released detailed guidelines for candidates to follow on exam day. These include: What To Carry Admit card with a passport-size photo affixed (same as submitted in the application). One additional identical passport-size photo for the attendance sheet. Valid original photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Ration Card, or Class 12 admit card with a photo. PwBD certificate (if applicable), issued by a recognised authority. Entry will not be allowed without the admit card and valid photo ID. Dress Code To maintain fairness, the following dress code must be adhered to: Light-coloured clothes with half sleeves only. Shoes are not permitted; only slippers or sandals with low heels are allowed. Candidates wearing religious or cultural attire should report by 12:30 PM for extra screening. Avoid wearing accessories like brooches, badges, jewelry, watches, or metallic items. Items Banned Inside the Exam Hall Printed or written materials, pencil boxes, geometry kits, calculators. Electronic devices: mobile phones, Bluetooth gadgets, smartwatches, fitness bands. Wallets, handbags, belts, caps, or any metal-based items. Food or drinks, whether sealed or unsealed. Any item that could facilitate cheating. Possession of prohibited items may lead to disqualification under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Other Key Instructions Entry gates will close at 1.30pm; latecomers will not be allowed. Candidates must sit only on their assigned seats; deviations may lead to disqualification. Leaving the exam hall without submitting the OMR sheet is not permitted. Ensure that the test booklet is complete and intact before starting. Attendance will be taken twice-at the beginning and before submission of the answer sheet.
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
22.7 lakh to sit for NEET-UG today amid tight vigil
Mock drills were conducted in all NEET-UG exam centres across the country Saturday as 22.7 lakh candidates are set to appear for the exam Sunday, a year after the paper leak controversy rocked the medical entrance examination sending the Centre and the NTA into a tizzy. The exam will be conducted in 5,453 centres in around 500 cities, compared to 4,750 centres last year. Around 22.7 lakh candidates have registered for the exam, down from 24 lakh last year. 'There will be three layers of monitoring on the exam day — at the district, state, and Centre levels,' a Ministry of Education source said. Authorities in the states have been directed to ensure availability of water, uninterrupted power supply, and first aid/ambulance services. In the wake of the paper leak last year, the Centre had constituted a committee headed by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan to recommend measures to conduct public exams in a 'transparent, smooth, and fair way.' The committee had recommended conducting public exams along the lines of elections, through coordination panels at the state and district levels. District-level coordination committees headed by the DM and including a senior police officer have been constituted to ensure security protocol is adhered to, and arrangements are in place. This will be the first NEET-UG exam after the Centre notified rules in June last year under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The rules lay down procedures for reporting unfair means, while the Act specifies penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of not less than `1 crore in the case of organised crime. (unfair means to promote a shared interest for wrongful gain in a public exam). Sources said that candidates found indulging in unfair means will face penalties under the Act, and will also be debarred from appearing in NTA's exams for up to three years.
