Bihar police warns NEET-UG aspirants against fake paper leak claims ahead of re-test

Ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, Bihar Police advised students and parents to beware of rumours, fake question paper offers and fraud calls. The Economic Offence Unit warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to compromise the examination

Patna: The Bihar Police on Tuesday cautioned students and their parents against rumours and fraud calls offering question papers and answers ahead of the June 21 re-examination of NEET-UG, an entrance test for undergraduate medical courses.

The Economic Offence Unit of the state police advised people to avoid falling prey to such deceitful practices. “Public is advised not to fall prey to misinformation and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters luring them to provide answer sheets/question papers in the upcoming NEET-UG examination on June 21,” the police said in a notice.

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There is an apprehension that anti-social elements or cyber fraudsters may try to break the integrity of the examination through rumours on social media platforms, it said, adding that people should immediately inform the police about any such misinformation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently announced June 21 as the date for the retest of NEET UG 2026. Earlier, the May 3 examination was cancelled due to an alleged paper leak, and the CBI is investigating the matter.

“Those found guilty of engaging in such activities will face severe consequences, including legal actions. A criminal proceeding will be initiated against those who indulge in such activities”, the police advisory said.

The EOU had earlier arrested Sanjeev Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind of the NEET (UG)-2024 paper leak case and also wanted in several other cases, from the state capital.

He was also accused of being involved in the paper leak of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-3) held in March, 2024.

“If the people receive any suspicious offers or requests from any individual/agency, the matter should be immediately brought to the notice of EOU through email (digeou-bih@gov.in). People can also inform the EOU about such calls on the mobile number 9031829067,” the notice said.

The EOU has also issued similar advisories to the public and job aspirants appearing for the written examination for the post of clerk (Bihar Home Guards) to be held from June 10 to June 12, and the constable recruitment test from June 14 to June 17.

According to the police, Mukhiya’s gang is spread across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. The gang was accused of being involved in paper leaks in the Haryana veterinary doctor recruitment exam, the Haryana English teachers’ recruitment test and some competitive exams conducted in UP previously.