MHT CET Scam: Rohit Pawar Releases Sting Operation Video, Alleges Engineering Seats Sold for Rs 25L

MHT CET scam allegations: Rohit Pawar releases sting operation footage, claiming agents demanded Rs 25 lakh for engineering admissions. Check CET Cell’s response.

MHT CET Exam Scam

NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar has released footage and audio clips of a sting operation alleging misconduct in the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) and engineering admission process. He claimed that agents were demanding up to Rs 25 lakh from candidates to secure admission to top engineering colleges by manipulating exam centres and CET scores.
According to Pawar, agents were promising candidates scores above the 99th percentile in exchange for money. He also alleged that the examination process was being influenced through the management of exam centres and manipulation of results. The allegations have raised concerns about the transparency of the MHT CET exam and the engineering admission process in Maharashtra.

Rohit Pawar alleges Rs. 25 lakh demanded for engineering admissions

Addressing the media, Pawar alleged that a network of agents was offering candidates admission to top engineering colleges in exchange for large payments. He claimed that candidates were being assured high MHT CET percentiles. He also alleged that centres were being managed to help candidates secure favourable results. Teachers and education experts reportedly approached him with evidence and recordings of the alleged malpractice, and he now demands a judicial inquiry into the matter.

CET Cell forms task force to examine sting operation

Responding to the latest allegations, CET Cell Commissioner Dilip Sardesai said that a task force has already been formed to examine videos and claims related to the alleged sting operation. He said the authorities had asked those making the allegations to submit the available recordings and evidence to the CET Cell. The department would verify the authenticity and take action under the law if any wrongdoing was established. He also confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been constituted to investigate allegations of MHT-CET score manipulation. The CET Cell is cooperating with the investigation.