The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has lodged a written complaint at Azad Maidan Police Station in Mumbai over an alleged audio recording involving claims of manipulating examination centres and increasing candidates’ marks in the MHT CET examination. The complaint was filed on November 06, 2026, after the CET Cell received a video containing the purported conversation.According to the CET Cell’s press release, the recording features a woman speaking to a man over the telephone. The conversation allegedly involves accepting financial compensation in exchange for managing an examination centre, ensuring that a candidate’s examination is conducted as planned and promising to increase the candidate’s marks. The CET Cell has submitted the recording to the police for investigation.CET Cell seeks investigation into alleged examination irregularitiesThe CET Cell stated that the conversation contains references to financial transactions and alleged assurances of providing candidates with an unfair advantage in the MHT CET examination.The authority said such claims could raise concerns about the transparency, fairness and credibility of the examination process. It has therefore requested a detailed investigation to establish the authenticity of the recording, identify the individuals involved, examine the background of the conversation and determine the facts behind the alleged irregularities.The CET Cell clarified that it has not received any written complaint from an affected candidate or any other concerned individual regarding the matter so far. However, considering the nature of the conversation in the received video, it decided to approach the police.Recording submitted to Azad Maidan Police StationAlong with its written complaint, the CET Cell submitted a pen drive containing the video and audio recording to Azad Maidan Police Station for further investigation.The authority has requested the police to verify the authenticity of the video, conduct technical examination wherever necessary, question the individuals concerned and initiate appropriate legal action under the applicable provisions of law.The allegations mentioned in the recording have not been independently established, and the police investigation is expected to determine the facts of the matter.CET Cell gets two misleading social media posts removedIn a separate development, the CET Cell has taken action against misleading information circulating on social media and other platforms regarding CET examinations.The authority formed a task force to examine complaints and verify information being circulated online, including content that may be incorrect, incomplete or misleading. The task force identified two social media posts announcing purported dates for the 2027 CET examinations.One post was uploaded on the Digital Master YouTube channel, while another was published as an Instagram reel by Nashik-based Spectrum Academy.The CET Cell issued legal notices to both entities. Following the notices, Digital Master removed the video from YouTube, while Spectrum Academy deleted its Instagram reels.CET Cell appeals to students and parents to report misinformationThe CET Cell has established a dedicated email address to receive complaints about misleading information circulated through social media and other platforms.Students and parents who come across incorrect, incomplete, false or misleading information related to CET examinations can report it to socialmedia.complaints@mahacet.org.The authority stated that complaints received through this email address will be examined and appropriate legal action will be initiated wherever necessary.
