Samajwadi Party (SP) leader S T Hasan has attacked the Centre over the persistent accusations of paper leaks in NEET, claiming that such incidents have become an organized business operated by a syndicate.
In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Hasan said the problem is not new and has been going on for many years, so the credibility and integrity of one of India’s most important entrance exams are in serious doubt.
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"This is not the first time the NEET exam has been leaked. Leaks have occurred for the past several years," Hasan said.
He said organized groups had been profiting from the alleged leaks by selling examination papers for large amounts of money.
"They operate as a syndicate and have made a business out of leaking papers. People have sold papers for anywhere from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh," he alleged.
As Hasan said, repeated allegations of question paper leaks have eroded students’ and parents’ confidence in the examination process. He said aspiring medical students spend years preparing for NEET, and any compromise in the integrity of the examination would affect them at every level of the medical profession.
The SP leader also criticized the country’s government for not taking any measures to prevent examination-related irregularities and for failing to effectively curb examination-related malpractice.
"This government is untrustworthy. They’re so intoxicated that they cannot see humans as humans anymore,” Hasan said, while targeting the ruling establishment.
The comments come at the same time as political debate about the security and transparency of examinations. Opposition parties have long called for greater protection against paper leaks, tighter action against exam fraudsters, and reforms in the recruitment and admission process for people who are not eligible to be selected.
NEET is one of India's most competitive examinations and is held annually for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in India. With the huge number of aspirants and the high importance of this examination, malpractice or paper leakage often attracts national and political attention.
Successive controversies surrounding competitive examinations have intensified demands for stronger digital security measures, better coordination among investigating agencies, and heavier penalties for individuals and organizations involved in examination fraud. Education experts have also stressed the need for strengthened cybersecurity and monitoring systems to protect the integrity of high-stakes examinations.
Government agencies have previously maintained that they take strict action whenever there is evidence of malpractice. Investigations into alleged examination irregularities by law enforcement agencies are usually conducted by investigating agencies seeking those responsible.
Hasan’s remarks will only further fuel the ever-continuing debate about examination reform and accountability. While discussions continue on this issue, fair, transparent, and secure competitive examinations are a serious issue for students, parents, educational institutions, and political leaders.
The allegations made by S T Hasan are political statements. In this statement, authorities have not confirmed the specific claims about an organized syndicate or the amounts allegedly paid for leaked examination papers.
