Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: 13 Arrested in Multi-State Probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested 13 people for leaking the NEET-UG 2026 exam papers.
The leak involved a network across multiple states, including experts, teachers, and middlemen.
The CBI found that questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology were shared with students for money.
Raids were conducted at 49 locations, and important evidence was seized.
The investigation is ongoing to find out who accessed the questions and how they were leaked.
13 people arrested in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Leak involved a network across Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur, and Ahilyanagar.
Questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections were leaked to students for money.
CBI conducted raids at 49 locations, seizing crucial documents and digital materials.
Investigation revealed roles of experts, teachers, and middlemen in the leak.
- Who
- 13 individuals including experts, teachers, and middlemen
- What
- Leak of NEET-UG 2026 examination question papers
- When
- Case registered on May 12, 2026
- Where
- Multiple states including Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur, and Ahilyanagar
- Why
- To gain unfair advantage in the NEET-UG 2026 examination
Prosecution
Defense
Role of Experts
Prosecution
Experts associated with the examination process were involved in leaking the question papers.
Defense
Experts may have been coerced or falsely implicated in the leak.
Student Involvement
Prosecution
Students paid large sums for the leaked questions, indicating premeditated cheating.
Defense
Students may have been unaware of the illegality of the special coaching classes.
- Number of Arrests
- 13
- States Involved
- Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur, Ahilyanagar
- Charges Filed
- Criminal conspiracy, fraud, breach of trust, Prevention of Corruption Act, Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- Examination Affected
- NEET-UG 2026
- Agency Investigating
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Key Evidence Seized
- Documents, mobile phones, laptops, bank records, digital materials