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NEET FIRs Against Students to be Withdrawn

FIRs against NEET students to be withdrawn, but probe continues.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 12 August 2026 at 04:40 pm
NEET FIRs Against Students to be Withdrawn

The Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw the FIRs filed against students who were accused of cheating in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). However, the police will continue to investigate the matter and file a chargesheet against the accused.

The decision to withdraw the FIRs was taken after it was found that the students were not directly involved in the cheating racket. The police had filed FIRs against several students who were alleged to have used unfair means to clear the exam.

The NEET exam is conducted for admission to medical and dental colleges in the country. The cheating racket was busted by the police in 2020, and several people were arrested in connection with the case. The accused were alleged to have used impersonators to write the exam on behalf of the students.

The Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw the FIRs against the students has been welcomed by the students and their parents. They had been protesting against the filing of FIRs, claiming that the students were innocent and had been wrongly accused.

The police will continue to investigate the matter and gather evidence against the main accused. They will also file a chargesheet against the accused, which will include the names of the people involved in the cheating racket.

The NEET exam has been at the center of controversy in recent years, with several cases of cheating and impersonation being reported. The government has taken several steps to prevent cheating in the exam, including the use of biometric authentication and strict invigilation.

The withdrawal of FIRs against the students is a relief to the students and their parents, who had been facing a lot of stress and uncertainty. However, the police will continue to investigate the matter and ensure that those involved in the cheating racket are brought to justice.

The case highlights the need for strict measures to prevent cheating in competitive exams. The government and the exam conducting authorities need to take steps to ensure that the exams are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

In conclusion, the withdrawal of FIRs against NEET students is a welcome move, but the police will continue to investigate the matter and file a chargesheet against the accused. The case highlights the need for strict measures to prevent cheating in competitive exams and ensure that those involved in such activities are brought to justice.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the NEET students who were accused of cheating?

The FIRs against them will be withdrawn, but the police will continue to investigate and file a chargesheet.

Why were the FIRs filed against the NEET students?

The FIRs were filed because the students were alleged to have used unfair means to clear the exam, but it was later found that they were not directly involved in the cheating racket.

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