The Times of India

NEET re-exam 2026: Hyderabad candidate caught cheating with phone hidden in washroom, now in police custody

A NEET re-test candidate was apprehended by police in Hyderabad for allegedly using a mobile phone hidden in a school washroom's flush tank to search for answers. The 18-year-old reportedly planned the cheating attempt, concealing the device before the examination. Despite multiple security checks, the phone went unnoticed until the student's prolonged washroom visit raised suspicion. The candidate admitted to the act, and a case has been registered.