MBBS Students Allegedly Involved in NEET Solver Racket; 24 Arrested in Bihar

Patna, June 22, 2026: A major examination fraud network has been exposed in Bihar during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, leading to the arrest of 24 individuals, including MBBS students, nursing students, medical interns, and employees associated with the biometric verification process.

According to investigators, several students who had previously cleared the highly competitive NEET examination and secured admission to reputed medical institutions allegedly became part of a "solver gang," appearing in the exam on behalf of other candidates in exchange for large sums of money.

Investigation Uncovers Extensive Network

The case came to light after authorities noticed suspicious activity by a person posing as an employee of a biometric verification company at an examination center. Further investigation revealed that the individual was allegedly Mayank Kashyap, a third-year MBBS student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).

His interrogation reportedly led investigators to a wider network operating across multiple examination centers. Police subsequently conducted raids and uncovered what they describe as a well-organized impersonation racket.

Medical Students Among Key Accused

The most shocking aspect of the case is the alleged involvement of students currently studying in prestigious medical institutions. Authorities claim that some of these students were appearing for the exam in place of genuine candidates.

Investigators have identified Arpit Raj, a medical student from Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital (ANMMCH), Gaya, as a key figure in the network. Notably, Arpit Raj had reportedly been questioned by central agencies during the investigation into last year's NEET paper leak case.

AIIMS, BHU, and Delhi Links Emerge Among those arrested are students connected to some of India's leading medical institutions. Officials stated that a nursing student associated with Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was allegedly caught appearing for another candidate. Saurabh Jha, linked to AIIMS Raebareli, has also been arrested.

Additionally, Aman Agrawal, a medical intern from a medical college in Delhi's Shahdara area, has come under investigation. Several nursing students have also been detained as part of the ongoing probe.

Role of Biometric Staff Under Scanner Police have arrested 14 employees of a biometric verification company involved in the examination process. Investigators are examining whether biometric verification procedures were manipulated to facilitate impersonation by fake candidates.

Authorities are now trying to determine whether the network was confined to Bihar or operated across multiple states.

Colleges' Preventive Measures Failed Sources said several medical colleges had advised students not to leave campus during the examination period. Some institutions reportedly organized seminars, academic activities, and quizzes to keep students occupied.

Despite these efforts, a few students allegedly left their campuses. In one instance, an accused reportedly obtained permission to leave by citing illness and was later arrested in Lakhisarai.

NTA Rejects Viral Claims

Amid widespread speculation on social media, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has dismissed a viral video related to NEET 2026 as fake and misleading. The agency stated that the re-examination was conducted under strict security and surveillance measures and urged students and parents to rely only on official information sources.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to probe possible interstate connections and additional beneficiaries of the alleged solver racket.

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