The record
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- The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell filed a First Information Report after a viral audio clip claimed that preferred exam centres for the upcoming MH CET 2026 engineering exam were being sold for ₹12 lakh.
- The clip, which spread rapidly on social media, also contained allegations of merit list manipulation and score mismatches, triggering concern among students and parents about the fairness of the admissions process.
- The CET Cell responded by lodging a police complaint and publicly stating that official data contradicted the claims of score discrepancies.
- Officials emphasized that exam-centre allocation was conducted transparently and that no evidence substantiated the bribery allegations.
- The Maharashtra police have registered the FIR and the investigation is at an early stage, with authorities examining the origin and authenticity of the audio.
- No arrests have been announced, and the CET Cell maintains that the exam schedule and centre allotments will proceed as planned.
What to watch next
- Police investigation into the viral audio clip’s origin and authenticity
- Whether any evidence of actual exam-centre manipulation emerges
- Official data audit of score and merit-list discrepancies
- Public communication from CET Cell on safeguarding exam integrity
What changed3
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Amar Ujala[1]
MH CET: स्पेशल केंद्र दिलाने का ऑडियो वायरल, 12 लाख में क्या सौदा होने का दावा? सीईटी सेल ने दर्ज कराई एफआईआरThe Times of India — Mumbai[2]
Maharashtra CET Cell files complaint over viral ‘exam malpractice’ clipsThe Times of India — Mumbai[3]
Maharashtra CET Cell files complaint over viral exam centre manipulation videos
Why it matters3
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- Maharashtra CET Cell reputational scrutiny· weeks
- MH CET 2026 candidates trust erosion· weeks
- Maharashtra Police investigation launched· days
Coverage2
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Named India · Azad Maidan Police Station · Balaji Gade · Bharatiya Janata Party · Cyber Cell · Dileep Sardesai · Dilip Sardesai · GH Raisoni College of Engineering (Pune) · GH Raisoni Technical Institute · Govt Engineering College · HSC board · JEE (Main)
- Amar UjalaMH CET: स्पेशल केंद्र दिलाने का ऑडियो वायरल, 12 लाख में क्या सौदा होने का दावा? सीईटी सेल ने दर्ज कराई एफआईआर[1]Indian-language· critical
- The Times of India — MumbaiMaharashtra CET Cell files complaint over viral ‘exam malpractice’ clips[2]English national· neutral
- The Times of India — MumbaiMaharashtra CET Cell files complaint over viral exam centre manipulation videos[3]English national· neutral
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