Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Court Grants CBI Three More Days in NEET Paper Leak Case
The NEET-UG 2026 exam had a big problem because some people leaked the questions before the test.
This caused a lot of trouble, and the exam had to be canceled and redone.
The CBI, which is like a special police for serious crimes, is investigating.
They have found a lot of evidence and talked to many people.
They have accused 13 people, including some experts and teachers, of being involved in the leak.
The court has given the CBI more time to finish their investigation.
This whole situation has also caused political problems, with protests and even a minister resigning.
CBI files chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
Court grants CBI three more days to file chargesheet annexures.
Charges include criminal conspiracy, cheating, and destruction of evidence.
CBI cites 360 witnesses, 422 documents, and 43 material objects in the chargesheet.
Key accused include National Testing Agency subject experts and coaching center faculty.
- Who
- CBI, NEET-UG 2026 candidates, accused individuals, and political figures
- What
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent investigation
- When
- May 3 (exam date), May 12 (investigation start), June 21 (re-examination), August 3 (next hearing)
- Where
- India (Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and other states)
- Why
- Allegations of irregularities and paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination
Prosecution
Defense
Severity of Charges
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that the charges are severe and require thorough investigation, including 360 witnesses and extensive evidence.
Defense
The defense may argue that the charges are exaggerated and the evidence is circumstantial.
Evidence Handling
Prosecution
The prosecution believes the evidence, including digital forensic analysis and expert opinions, is robust and sufficient for a strong case.
Defense
The defense might contest the handling and authenticity of the evidence, questioning its reliability.
- Case
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- Chargesheet Filed
- Against 13 accused
- Witnesses
- 360
- Documents
- 422
- Material Objects
- 43
- Investigation Start Date
- May 12
- Re-examination Date
- June 21
- Key Accused
- PV Kulkarni, Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, Manoj Shirure, Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar