Nine detained on suspicion of impersonation during NEET-UG re-examination in Bihar’s Lakhisarai

Candidates gather outside an examination center as they leave after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 examination in Patna, Bihar on June 21, 2026. | Photo credit: ANI

Nine persons were arrested on Sunday (June 21, 2026) in connection with alleged impersonation during the NEET-UG examination in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, officials said.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Prerna Kumar said the detainees were suspected of appearing in the exam instead of registered candidates.

“Nine persons have been detained on suspicion of impersonating NEET-UG candidates during the examination. An FIR may be registered after receiving written complaints from the concerned center invigilators,” Ms Kumar told PTI.

Police were also questioning 10 to 12 other people allegedly linked to the racket, including biometric operators and middlemen, she said.

The SP did not immediately divulge details of the detainees, adding that more information would emerge after the completion of preliminary interrogation.

The NEET-UG examination was conducted across Bihar amid tight security.

Published – 22 Jun 2026 14:06 IST