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KPSC Vet Exam: The CID has also found that at least 11 candidates allegedly paid a total of Rs 1.52 crore to obtain the leaked questions, according to the investigation.

Investigators said the results showed exceptionally high similarities among the top rankers. (AI Image)

A statistical test used by investigators to detect possible cheating has found that 14 top-ranking candidates in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) veterinary recruitment exam may have benefited from leaked questions.

According to a report by the Indian Express, investigators found an extremely high similarity in the answers given by the candidates, including the questions they got right and wrong. According to sources, the test showed a 99% to 100% probability of cheating among the 14 candidates.

The exams were held on January 9 in two papers – one on general proficiency and another on veterinary science. The CID has also found that at least 11 candidates allegedly paid a total of Rs 1.52 crore to obtain the leaked questions, according to the investigation.

The test was conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Karnataka Police, which is investigating alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary doctors. Investigators allege that former KPSC exam controller Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar leaked the questions through middleman Basavaraj Kannale, who allegedly collected money from candidates in exchange for access to the questions before the exam, the report added.

Gangwar was arrested on August 29 and Kannale was arrested four days later.

The CID had previously used a similar statistical test while investigating the 2021 police sub-inspector recruitment exam. Seven candidates in the main category had a 100% match in their correct and incorrect answers, as per the analysis. The top three candidates in the backlog category also showed a 100% match across the two papers.

Four other candidates in the main category showed a 99% probability of cheating, according to the investigation. These candidates have not confessed to being part of the alleged racket, but investigators say other evidence supports the findings.

The findings were presented before the Karnataka High Court during a hearing involving the candidate who secured third rank. The prosecution pointed to similarities between her correct and incorrect answers and those of other candidates suspected of receiving leaked questions.

Around 1,400 candidates appeared for the veterinary recruitment examination for 400 government posts. A total of 329 candidates were selected before the results were withheld amid the investigation.

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How did investigators discover that top rankers cheated in the KPSC veterinary exam?

Investigators used a statistical test that revealed an extremely high similarity of 99% to 100% in the correct and incorrect answers of 14 top-ranking candidates.

Who were the main officials arrested by the CID in connection with the paper leak?

The CID arrested former KPSC exam controller Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on August 29, followed by the arrest of middleman Basavaraj Kannale four days later for allegedly leaking questions and collecting bribes.

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What previous examination was analyzed using a similar statistical cheating test by the CID?

The CID previously applied a similar statistical test during their investigation into the 2021 police sub-inspector recruitment exam.

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