In a big bust, officials in Bihar’s Samastipur have busted a NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) impersonation racket and arrested two persons allegedly running a scholars-for-hire racket. The racket, exposed only a few days after the country-wide examination, had professional test-takers impersonating original candidates for a hefty fee.
Police confirmed that the arrests were made after seizing large amounts of cash and forged identification documents, indicating a highly organized network whose intention was to fraudulently obtain medical college admissions for ineligible students. The pair allegedly hired candidates and middlemen and substituted them with academically qualified impersonators to take the coveted medical entrance test.
This exposure has ignited anger among parents and students, with calls for tougher verification procedures during national exams. Education authorities have pledged to move rapidly, saying the malpractices not only erode confidence in the merit-based selection process but also deprive deserving students of legitimate opportunities.
The probe is still underway, with the authorities following leads to track other racketeers and possible candidates who stood to gain from this illegal nexus. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also been informed and is likely to inspect exam procedures to ensure future irregularities do not occur.
