Archive · 22 May 2025
CET Seat Scam: Brokers Deny College Involvement
Some brokers were arrested for trying to illegally get engineering seats.
They used the credentials of high-achieving students who wouldn't be using those seats.
The brokers claim colleges weren't involved, but police are still investigating.
The brokers would enter fake options for seats in lodges in several locations.
The police have seized phones for evidence and have questioned students.
These students were unaware their information was being used.
Authorities discovered anomalies and are looking for links between the brokers and college staff.
Brokers arrested for blocking engineering seats in CET-2024 deny college involvement.
A 5,000-page chargesheet has been submitted to the court.
Brokers used credentials of students not participating in CET counseling to block seats.
Karnataka Examination Authority discovered anomalies in option entries.
Police seized 17 mobile phones and are awaiting forensic reports.
- Who
- Brokers, including Sri Harsha TM, Avinash BS (KEA staffer), and others.
- What
- Brokers were arrested for blocking engineering seats.
- When
- CET-2024 counseling period.
- Where
- Karnataka, India (lodges in Goa, Davanagere, etc.)
- Why
- To block engineering seats and convert them to management seats.
Accused Brokers
Karnataka Police
College Involvement
Accused Brokers
The brokers claim college managements were not involved.
Karnataka Police
Police have not given a clean chit to the colleges, and are investigating potential communications between the accused and college staff.
- Chargesheet Length
- 5,000 pages
- Event
- CET-2024
- Mobile Phones Seized
- 17
- Students Questioned
- 83
- Credentials Misused
- 30+