Exam Integrity at Risk: Investigations Link Hazaribagh to Multiple Leaks

While Hazaribagh has been highlighted in several investigations, experts caution against labeling it the sole epicentre of paper fraud. A paper‑leak operation typically involves printing houses, logistics providers, local collaborators, and organized rackets that span multiple locations. Nonetheless, the repeated appearance of Hazaribagh in NEET, BPSC, JSSC and JPSC cases suggests that lax monitoring at smaller centres may have created exploitable gaps. Administrative lapses, limited surveillance, and insufficient coordination between state and central agencies have likely contributed to the recurring vulnerability.