Archive · 29 Jul 2026
MH CET Files Complaint Over Alleged Bribery Audio Clip
The MH CET Cell has filed a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced where a woman allegedly offered a special exam centre for ₹12 lakh.
The CET Cell says the exam process is random and computerised, but students and opposition leaders want a detailed probe.
They question how some students with lower scores got high percentiles.
The CET Cell will examine these cases but says no conclusions can be drawn yet.
MH CET Cell filed a police complaint over an alleged audio clip offering a special exam centre for ₹12 lakh.
The CET Cell maintains the exam process is fully computerised and random.
Students and opposition leaders demand a detailed probe into alleged irregularities.
Parents and students want an independent inquiry into high percentile scores of candidates with weaker academic backgrounds.
The CET Cell will examine individual cases but cautions against conclusions without evidence.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MH CET) Cell, students, parents, opposition Congress leaders
- What
- Alleged bribery for a special examination centre
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure transparency and fairness in the exam process
CET Cell's Stance
Public and Opposition's Stance
Transparency of Exam Process
CET Cell's Stance
The CET Cell maintains that the exam process is fully computerised and random, denying any possibility of centre allotment manipulation.
Public and Opposition's Stance
Public and opposition leaders question the transparency, demanding a detailed probe into alleged irregularities.
High Percentile Scores
CET Cell's Stance
The CET Cell states that individual cases of high scores will be examined but cautions against conclusions without evidence.
Public and Opposition's Stance
Parents and students demand an independent inquiry into cases where candidates with weaker academic backgrounds achieved exceptionally high CET scores.
- Complaint Filed
- Yes, with state cyber cell and Azad Maidan Police
- Alleged Bribe Amount
- ₹12 lakh
- Exam Process
- Fully computerised and random
- Centre Allotment
- Students can prefer four centres; exact details shared two days before exam
- High Score Inquiry
- Individual cases under suspicion will be examined
