Director of Coaching Institute Detained in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Investigation
NEET-UG paper leak: Coaching institute director detained in Maharashtra’s Latur

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained Shivraj Motegaonkar, director of Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, for questioning in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak. The investigation follows allegations that several questions from mock tests at his institute were identical to those on the actual exam conducted on May 3.
- 01The CBI seized various electronic devices including mobile phones and laptops during searches at the coaching institute.
- 02Retired chemistry professor PV Kulkarni was arrested for his alleged involvement in the NEET paper-setting process.
- 03The investigation suggests a larger network of education consultants and coaching centers may be involved in the leak.
- 04The probe was initiated after a parent reported that mock test questions matched the NEET-UG exam paper.
- 05The CBI is examining financial transactions and digital communications related to the case across multiple states.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained Shivraj Motegaonkar, the director of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged leak of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 question paper. The examination, conducted on May 3, is under scrutiny after a complaint revealed that several questions from RCC's mock tests were identical to those in the actual exam. During the investigation, the CBI seized various electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, from the coaching institute and related premises in Latur. Additionally, the agency arrested retired chemistry professor PV Kulkarni, who is suspected of being linked to the NEET paper-setting process. The CBI's investigation has expanded, indicating a potential network of education consultants and coaching centers involved in the leak. Authorities are examining financial transactions and digital communications to understand the extent of the operation. This case has drawn attention to the integrity of the examination process and the role of coaching institutes in potentially circulating leaked questions.
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The investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak raises concerns about the integrity of the examination process, potentially affecting students' trust in educational institutions and examination fairness.
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