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4 Candidates Booked for Cheating at IIT Powai Exam Centre

Candidates caught cheating with modified phones, despite jammers. Four booked.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 10 August 2026 at 08:31 am
4 Candidates Booked for Cheating at IIT Powai Exam Centre

Four candidates appearing for a Group D Multi-Tasking Staff recruitment examination at the Central Sanskrit University’s exam centre in IIT Powai were booked on Sunday for allegedly attempting to cheat.

The candidates were found using modified electronic devices to bypass the mobile jammers installed across all examination rooms.

The incident highlights the cat-and-mouse game between exam administrators and candidates who attempt to cheat using technology.

The use of mobile jammers is a common practice in exam centres to prevent candidates from accessing external information or communicating with others during the exam.

However, in this case, the candidates had managed to modify their mobile phones to evade the jammers.

The exam centre at IIT Powai is one of the many locations where the Group D Multi-Tasking Staff recruitment examination is being held.

The recruitment examination is a competitive process, and candidates are eager to secure a position in the government sector.

The incident at IIT Powai serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and strict measures to prevent cheating in exams.

The booking of the four candidates is a significant step towards maintaining the integrity of the examination process.

In recent years, there have been several instances of candidates attempting to cheat using technology, including the use of hidden earpieces, smartwatches, and other devices.

The incident at IIT Powai is a wake-up call for exam administrators to review their security measures and ensure that they are effective in preventing cheating.

The candidates who were booked for cheating will face consequences, including disqualification from the examination and potential legal action.

The incident has also raised concerns about the effectiveness of mobile jammers in preventing cheating.

As technology continues to evolve, exam administrators must stay ahead of the curve to prevent cheating and ensure the integrity of the examination process.

In conclusion, the incident at IIT Powai highlights the importance of vigilance and strict measures to prevent cheating in exams.

It also underscores the need for exam administrators to review their security measures and ensure that they are effective in preventing cheating.

The booking of the four candidates is a significant step towards maintaining the integrity of the examination process, and it serves as a deterrent to others who may attempt to cheat in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at the IIT Powai exam centre?

Four candidates were booked for allegedly attempting to cheat using modified electronic devices.

How did the candidates bypass the mobile jammers?

They used modified mobile phones to evade the jammers.

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