Gandhinagar:The Government of Gujarat has decided to hand over the probe into NEET UG 2024 exam irregularities to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The First Information Report (FIR) in this case has been filed at Godhra taluka police station.

The exam took place on 5th May 2024, and a complaint was lodged at Godhra taluka police station on 8th May 2024. The investigation into this case has now been transferred to the CBI to broaden its scope.

The CBI has been assigned the case under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Section 6. The State government has issued a notification regarding this decision. Additionally, the CBI is already investigating cases related to NEET UG 2024 irregularities filed by the Director of the Department of Higher Education, Government of India.

Ministry of Education entrusts the matter of alleged irregularities in NEET (UG) Examination 2024 to CBI

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NEET(UG) Examination on 5^th May 2024 in OMR (Pen and paper) mode.

Certain cases of alleged irregularities / cheating / impersonation / malpractices have been reported.

For transparency on the conduct of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India after a review has decided to entrust the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation.

Central Government has also enacted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to prevent unfair means in the public examinations and to provide for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Government is committed to ensure the sanctity of examinations and protect the interest of students. It is reiterated that any individual/ organization found to be involved will face strictest action.

DeshGujarat/PIB