India, Nov. 4 -- NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has levelled allegations of corruption against the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, claiming tenders were rigged and money taken in exchange for admissions to various courses.

Addressing the media in Mumbai on Tuesday, Pawar claimed corruption amounting Rs.2,300 crore involving a private company which bagged contracts for the state CET. He alleged that the firm and its allied companies had secured contracts by manipulation.

Pawar also produced audio clips of a purported sting operation conducted by teachers. He alleged assurances given to secure admission in exchange for money, and examination centres were "managed".

"If this scourge of corruption is not eradicated, only students with mon...