Nawada: In a major crackdown on examination malpractice during the ongoing Intermediate Annual Examination 2026 in Bihar’s Nawada district, authorities detained two impersonators (commonly referred to as ‘Munna Bhai’) and expelled 11 students for indulging in unfair means.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns over cheating rackets operating during board examinations, despite strict monitoring and surveillance measures.
Impostor Caught Red-Handed at Girls’ Inter School Centre
One of the most shocking cases came to light on Thursday at the Project Munakka Phoolchand Sahu Kanya Inter Vidyalaya examination centre, where an impersonator was caught attempting to appear in the exam on behalf of another candidate.
The accused was identified as Nitish Kumar, son of Nawab Yadav and a resident of Khadakpur village.
During verification, authorities found that Nitish was writing the examination in place of a student named Virendra Kumar, who was absent.
The examination centre superintendent immediately alerted the police, following which the accused was taken into custody.
₹14,000 Deal for Exam Fraud
During interrogation, Nitish Kumar confessed that he had been offered ₹14,000 to write the examination on behalf of his friend Virendra Kumar.
According to officials, the deal was pre-planned and was meant to ensure that Virendra could clear the exam without appearing himself.
The centre in-charge confirmed that the accused was caught while attempting to impersonate the actual candidate.
Police have launched an investigation to identify whether more people are involved in the racket.
11 Students Expelled Across the District
Apart from the impersonation case, strict action was also taken across Nawada district during the third day of the examination.
Officials confirmed that 11 students were expelled for cheating during the second shift of the exam.
Attendance Report: Hundreds Absent
Authorities released detailed attendance figures for both shifts:
First Shift
- Total registered candidates: 20,342
- Candidates present: 20,150
- Candidates absent: 192
- One fake candidate caught
Second Shift
- Total registered candidates: 11,639
- Candidates present: 11,460
- Candidates absent: 179
- 11 candidates expelled for malpractice
District Magistrate Inspects Centres
To ensure a fair and malpractice-free examination, District Magistrate Ravi Prakash conducted surprise inspections of multiple examination centres during the second shift, including:
- T.S. College, Hisua
- Inter School, Hisua
During the inspection, the DM reviewed arrangements such as:
- Law and order deployment
- Cleanliness and lighting
- Seating arrangements
- CCTV surveillance
- Entry-exit monitoring system
- Compliance with Bihar School Examination Board guidelines
He also instructed all deployed magistrates and staff to ensure that the examination remains peaceful, disciplined, and free from unfair practices.
Names of Expelled Students Released
According to the district administration, students expelled for malpractice include:
T.S. College, Hisua
- Asif Raza
- Pranav Kumar
- Satyam Kumar
Inter School, Hisua
- Abhishek Kumar
- Ranjan Kumar
- Ashish Kumar
- Aryan Kumar
- Saif Raza
- Satyansh Kumar
- Akash Kumar
- Pappu Kumar
All 11 students were expelled as per rules and further action is being taken.
Administration Claims Strict Vigilance
Officials stated that strict vigilance and surveillance are being maintained to prevent cheating and impersonation. However, incidents like the ₹14,000 impersonation deal show that attempts to manipulate the examination process continue despite strict measures.
The police are now investigating whether the arrested impersonators are part of an organised network operating during board exams.
The administration has warned that anyone found involved in exam fraud will face strict legal action.
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