A shocking case of alleged mass cheating has surfaced from Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, where students appearing for a BA Civil Services examination were reportedly allowed to use mobile phones inside the exam hall. The incident, which has sparked outrage after videos went viral on social media, has raised serious questions about the integrity of the examination process and the role of officials at the centre.
As per a report by NDTV, the incident took place on April 22 at Sarvodaya College, an institution affiliated with Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. According to allegations, students were permitted to carry and use mobile phones during the examination in exchange for a payment of Rs 300.
Videos circulating online appear to
show students openly holding mobile phones, searching for answers on Google, and writing them into their answer sheets without any apparent fear of invigilation.
Reports also highlight poor infrastructure and overcrowding at the centre. Nearly 400 students are said to be taking exams at the venue, with as many as three candidates sharing a single bench. Due to space constraints, several students were reportedly forced to sit on the floor while writing their exams.
Authorities are yet to issue a detailed official response.
Exam cheating racket busted in Delhi’s Dwarka
Earlier this month, an examination cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing answers to college students was busted, leading to the arrest of a key accused and the detention of 32 students.
“The examination was scheduled to be conducted at an IT lab in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and he would gain remote access to the lab’s computer systems using software. He revealed that he had admission cards of candidates and that he, along with his associates, would manipulate the examination process remotely,” a police officer was quoted as saying by PTI.
