NEET cheating racket: MBBS student among 3 arrested in Bihar
Bihar: In connection with a racket allegedly facilitating cheating in the NEET examination, the Nalanda Police have arrested three individuals, including an MBBS student.
The 3 accused have been identified as an MBBS student from Motihari, and 2 others.
These arrests took place following the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) 2026, which was conducted across India on Sunday, May 3, amidst tight security arrangements.
According to the Free Press Journal in this regard, Rajgir DSP Sunil Kumar Singh stated that the police were conducting routine checks of vehicles on Pavapuri Road when they stopped two suspicious vehicles. During questioning, an occupant of one of the vehicles identified himself as an MBBS student.
During the inspection of their vehicle, the police discovered bundles of cash totalling ₹2 lakh inside the vehicle. The accused allegedly claimed that they were driving their employer's car.
However, their responses aroused suspicion, leading the police to take both individuals into custody and take them away for questioning.
Additionally, their mobile phone was searched, revealing NEET admit cards and details of financial transactions. This suggested that they may be involved in a coordinated cheating racket. Subsequently, the police seized a vehicle, cash, and mobile devices as part of the investigation.
Further investigations are being conducted to determine the scope of this racket and to identify other individuals who may be involved.
Meanwhile, based on preliminary investigations, the police contacted officials in other districts and informed them about this suspected racket.
After over 22 lakh medical aspirants appeared for NEET UG 2026 on May 3, the question paper has been reported as overall easy to moderate, though many students found it lengthy.
According to candidates, the paper was considered slightly easier than in 2025, especially for those who appeared for the second time.
The examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency, was held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in pen-and-paper mode for around 23 lakh candidates. It took place across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, covering over 5,400 centres.
