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Karnataka Veterinary Exam Bribery Uncovered Through OMR Answer Keys
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM
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An investigation revealed that answer keys for a Karnataka veterinary OMR exam were tampered with, pointing to a bribery network that compromised the recruitment process.
The Karnataka State Examination Board released the optical mark recognition (OMR) answer keys for a recent veterinary science recruitment test, and a forensic review quickly identified irregularities. The discrepancies suggested that the keys had been altered after the exam, raising suspicions of systematic manipulation.
Law enforcement agencies traced the anomalies to a group of officials and middlemen who allegedly accepted payments to modify answer sheets in favor of selected candidates. Several candidates who failed the original test were later declared successful, prompting complaints from aggrieved aspirants and triggering a formal probe.
The Karnataka Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken custody of the key documents and begun questioning the officials involved. Preliminary findings indicate that the bribery scheme may have affected dozens of vacancies across the state's veterinary services, potentially compromising the quality of animal health personnel.
If the investigation confirms the allegations, the implicated candidates could face cancellation of their appointments, and the board may be forced to re‑conduct the exam under stricter supervision to restore public confidence in the recruitment process.
Law enforcement agencies traced the anomalies to a group of officials and middlemen who allegedly accepted payments to modify answer sheets in favor of selected candidates. Several candidates who failed the original test were later declared successful, prompting complaints from aggrieved aspirants and triggering a formal probe.
The Karnataka Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken custody of the key documents and begun questioning the officials involved. Preliminary findings indicate that the bribery scheme may have affected dozens of vacancies across the state's veterinary services, potentially compromising the quality of animal health personnel.
If the investigation confirms the allegations, the implicated candidates could face cancellation of their appointments, and the board may be forced to re‑conduct the exam under stricter supervision to restore public confidence in the recruitment process.