A serious breach of academic conduct has been uncovered at a reputed engineering college in Wagholi, where a professor has been detained for allegedly accepting bribes to facilitate a paper leak and allow students to reattempt their exams illegally. The scandal has thrown light on deep-rooted flaws in the institution’s examination system.
The Crime Branch launched a late-night operation on Monday, catching the professor in the act and recovering several bundles of exam papers suspected to be part of the fraudulent scheme. Initial reports suggest that students, anxious about failing specific subjects, were instructed to submit blank answer sheets during the official exams. These students were later given the chance to rewrite the same papers—this time with correct responses—in exchange for bribes reportedly ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.
Authorities suspect that this malpractice had been taking place for several days, prompting prior inquiries by the Examination Council into suspected anomalies in evaluation and results. The operation has since led to legal action against the professor involved, with further investigations underway to identify additional staff who may be complicit.
“This kind of exploitation undermines both the credibility of educational institutions and the efforts of hardworking students,” an investigation official said. “Strict legal action will follow, and we’re committed to uncovering everyone involved.”
The college management has not yet issued an official response. Meanwhile, student groups, parents, and education reform advocates are calling for a thorough probe and reforms to ensure such incidents are not repeated.
