CBI Investigates NEET 2024 Exam Issues in Patna and Godhra

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started a criminal investigation based on a complaint from the Director of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, India. The investigation focuses on irregularities during the NEET (UG) 2024 exam held on May 5, 2024.

Special CBI teams are being sent to Patna and Godhra, where local police cases have been registered. The NEET (UG) 2024 Examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at 4,750 centers in 571 cities, including 14 cities abroad, with over 23 lakh candidates appearing for the examination.

The Ministry of Education has requested a thorough investigation into possible cheating, impersonation, breach of trust, and other irregularities. The investigation will also look into the role of public servants, if any, connected with the conduct of the examination.