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4 Candidates Caught Cheating At IIT Bombay Exam

Modified devices seized, probe underway. Candidates allegedly used cheating devices despite security measures.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 10 August 2026 at 03:07 pm
4 Candidates Caught Cheating At IIT Bombay Exam

On Sunday, four candidates were caught allegedly using modified mobile phones to cheat during a recruitment examination for Group-D Multi-Tasking Staff at IIT Bombay's Powai campus.

The examination was conducted by Central Sanskrit University and had 324 candidates expected to appear across 14 rooms. To prevent cheating, mobile jammers were installed in every room, and candidates were allowed to enter the examination centre only after undergoing security checks.

During the examination, an invigilator in Room No. 26 noticed a candidate behaving suspiciously and alerted the principal. The candidate was taken for a full-body scan, during which a suspicious object was detected in his trouser pocket. When a security guard attempted to check the object, the candidate allegedly tried to flee the examination centre but was stopped.

A modified device was recovered from his pocket, and similar checks were conducted in other rooms, where modified devices were allegedly recovered from three other candidates. The campus authorities then alerted the police, who seized the devices and registered a case against the four candidates.

The Powai Police said a case had been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway, including into the candidates, who are reportedly from Haryana.

The use of modified devices to cheat in examinations is a serious issue, and the authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents. The installation of mobile jammers and the use of security checks are some of the measures being taken to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

The incident highlights the need for vigilance and strict security measures to prevent cheating in examinations. The authorities are working to identify the source of the modified devices and to prevent such incidents in the future.

The recruitment examination for Group-D Multi-Tasking Staff is a competitive process, and the use of cheating devices can give an unfair advantage to some candidates. The authorities are taking steps to ensure that the examination process is fair and transparent.

In conclusion, the incident at IIT Bombay's Powai campus highlights the need for strict security measures to prevent cheating in examinations. The authorities are working to prevent such incidents and to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

The incident is a reminder that cheating is a serious issue and can have serious consequences. The authorities are taking steps to prevent cheating and to ensure that the examination process is fair and transparent.

The use of technology to cheat in examinations is a growing concern, and the authorities are working to stay ahead of those who would seek to use such devices to gain an unfair advantage. The incident at IIT Bombay's Powai campus is a reminder that vigilance and strict security measures are necessary to prevent cheating in examinations.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the authorities are working to identify the source of the modified devices and to prevent such incidents in the future. The incident highlights the need for cooperation between the authorities and the candidates to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

In the end, the incident at IIT Bombay's Powai campus is a reminder that cheating is a serious issue and can have serious consequences. The authorities are taking steps to prevent cheating and to ensure that the examination process is fair and transparent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at the IIT Bombay exam?

Four candidates were caught allegedly using modified mobile phones to cheat during a recruitment examination.

What measures were taken to prevent cheating?

Mobile jammers were installed in every room, and candidates were allowed to enter the examination centre only after undergoing security checks.

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