Pimpri School Suspends Lecturer Amid NEET Paper Leak Scandal
NEET Paper Leak: Pimpri School Suspends Senior Lecturer After Arrest
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Seth Hiralal Saraswati Prashala in Pimpri, Maharashtra, has suspended senior Physics lecturer Manisha Sanjay Havaldar following her arrest linked to the NEET-UG paper leak case. The school administration condemned her actions as a betrayal and has initiated an internal inquiry while cooperating with the investigation led by the central agency.
- 01Manisha Havaldar has been a lecturer since 1992 and was due to retire in June 2026.
- 02The school has maintained a clean record until this incident, according to Secretary Dr. Satish Gawli.
- 03A dedicated inquiry committee has been formed to investigate Havaldar's alleged involvement in the paper leak.
- 04The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated a refund facility for NEET candidates affected by the leak.
- 05The Union Education Ministry has mandated enhanced security measures for the upcoming NEET re-examination.
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Seth Hiralal Saraswati Prashala, a school in Pimpri, Maharashtra, has suspended senior Physics lecturer Manisha Sanjay Havaldar after her arrest for alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak case. Dr. Satish Gawli, the school's Secretary, described her actions as a betrayal of students and the institution. He emphasized that the school has never faced such an incident before and has established a high-level internal inquiry committee to investigate the matter. The administration expressed full support for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry and stated they were unaware of Havaldar's alleged illicit activities, noting her long tenure since 1992. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated a refund process for NEET candidates and announced changes for future examinations, including enhanced security measures and a shift to computer-based testing to prevent irregularities. The upcoming re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026.
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The suspension of the lecturer and the ongoing investigation may affect the reputation of the school and the future of its students. Additionally, the changes in examination protocols aim to ensure fairness in the NEET process.
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