CBI Investigates NEET Paper Leak Linked to Maharashtra Coaching Entrepreneur
Did Maharashtra's 'M Sir' Get NEET Paper 10 Days Before Exam & Leak It Via His Phone? CBI Thinks So
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating Shivraj Motegaonkar, known as 'M Sir', for allegedly leaking the NEET-UG exam paper through his mobile phone. The probe follows a complaint that a mock exam by his coaching center contained many questions identical to those in the actual exam, affecting over 22 lakh students across India.
- 01Shivraj Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre, is under investigation for allegedly leaking the NEET-UG paper 10 days before the exam.
- 02The CBI is conducting forensic analysis of devices seized from RCC to trace the leak's origin and distribution.
- 03A complaint revealed that a mock exam conducted by RCC contained 42 questions similar to the actual NEET-UG paper.
- 04The leaked paper may have been sold for between ₹20 lakh and ₹30 lakh (approximately $24,000 to $36,000 USD).
- 05The NEET-UG exam was rescheduled for June 21 after the initial paper was cancelled due to the leak.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is intensifying its investigation into a potential leak of the NEET-UG exam paper, focusing on Shivraj Motegaonkar, a prominent coaching entrepreneur from Latur, Maharashtra. Known as 'M Sir', Motegaonkar allegedly accessed the exam paper nearly 10 days prior to the test and distributed it to various individuals, including an accused named Vivek Patil. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a parent, which revealed that a mock exam conducted by Motegaonkar's Renukai Career Centre (RCC) featured 42 questions that closely mirrored those on the actual NEET-UG paper. The CBI is analyzing electronic devices seized from RCC to determine how the paper was accessed and shared. Additionally, the investigation has led to the arrest of several individuals, including a retired professor linked to the National Testing Agency (NTA), who is accused of leaking questions. Preliminary findings suggest that the leaked paper may have been sold for between ₹20 lakh and ₹30 lakh (approximately $24,000 to $36,000 USD). The NEET-UG exam, which affects over 22 lakh students annually, has been rescheduled for June 21 after the initial paper was cancelled due to the leak.
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The NEET-UG exam leak has significant implications for students across India, affecting their preparation and future opportunities in medical education.
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