Sarvodaya College Exam Cheating Scandal
A major cheating scandal has surfaced in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, triggering outrage over alleged mass malpractice during a BA Civil Services examination.
The incident reportedly took place on April 22 at Sarvodaya College, affiliated with Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. The controversy intensified after videos recorded inside the examination hall went viral on social media. However, the authenticity of these videos has not been independently verified.
According to reports, students were allegedly allowed to carry and use mobile phones inside the examination hall by paying Rs 300. Viral clips appear to show students openly using their phones to search for answers online and copy them into their answer sheets, with little fear of supervision.
Overcrowding and Poor Infrastructure Raise Concerns
The videos have also drawn attention to the poor infrastructure and management at the examination centre. Around 400 students were reportedly accommodated in a single centre, leading to severe overcrowding.
Visuals show three students sharing a single bench, while some were allegedly made to sit on the floor during the exam, raising serious concerns about exam conduct and facilities.
Earlier Exam Cheating Racket Busted
In a separate incident earlier this month, police uncovered a sophisticated exam cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing of answers. A total of 32 students were arrested in connection with the case.
Police revealed that the operation targeted an examination scheduled at an IT lab in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The accused allegedly used specialised software to gain remote access to the lab’s computer systems and manipulate the examination process.
The accused reportedly had access to candidates’ admit cards and, along with associates, planned to interfere with the system remotely.
Dwarka Raid Leads to Key Arrest
On April 10, police conducted a raid at a building named “Happy Homes” in Dwarka following a tip-off about suspicious activities. Several individuals were found at the location.
One of the accused, identified as Harsh Vardhan (28) from Patna, allegedly confessed to masterminding the racket. He is accused of arranging proxy candidates to appear for entrance exams for a well-known management institute in Mumbai.
Police said the accused used candidates’ admit cards and specialised software to manipulate the examination system remotely with the help of his associates.
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