Students shelled out ₹10L, blank cheques, CBI probe into Godhra school reveals

In its ongoing investigation into the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate) paper leak scam, the CBI conducted raids in Godhra, Anand, Ahmedabad, Kheda, and Surat, unearthing a massive Gujarat connection in the case.

According to sources closely associated with the developments, the Jalaram International School in Godhra is at the epicentre of the entire NEET paper leak scam in the state.

Several details were unearthed when an affidavit was submitted by the investigating DySP (deputy superintendent of police) in court.

It revealed the well-organised scam, carried out to grant marks to NEET students in exchange for hefty sums of money.

Certain students were directed to seek Jalaram School Gujarati Medium Centre in Godhra when asked to select a centre for the exam.

After that, students were instructed by the Jalaram School staff to check the answers they knew and leave the difficult questions unmarked.

For this, blank cheques and ₹10 lakh cash were sought in advance from the students.

The parents of the students were assured that the amount would be cashed in only after the student got good marks in the exam and was admitted to medical college.

Investigations have also revealed that Jalaram School Principal Parshottam Sharma and a teacher, Tushar Bhatt, played a key role in this illicit network.

They are alleged to have written the answers on the question paper and sealed them in a box.

Several political ties between Jalaram School and the ruling party are said to have emerged upon further probing.

Further raising eyebrows, Jalaram School trustee Dixit Patel is yet to be been questioned by authorities.