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CBI Arrests Key Suspect in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case
CBI arrests Manisha Sanjay Havaldar in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. Havaldar, who had access to the physics question papers due to her role as an expert for the National Testing Agency, allegedly shared exam questions with a co-conspirator.
- 01Manisha Sanjay Havaldar worked at Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune and was appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an expert for the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
- 02The CBI's investigation has led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including co-accused Manisha Mandhare, who was arrested on May 16.
- 03The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled on May 12, 2026, following reports of widespread paper leaks across several states.
- 04The CBI has conducted raids in multiple cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune, seizing documents and electronic devices for forensic analysis.
- 05Investigators revealed that a network of middlemen facilitated the leak by charging students for access to leaked questions and organizing secret coaching sessions.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a key suspect in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, increasing the total number of arrests to 11. Havaldar, employed at Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune, was appointed as an expert by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and had full access to the physics question papers. Allegations suggest she shared several questions with co-accused Manisha Mandhare, who was arrested earlier on May 16.
The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled on May 12, 2026, due to reports of extensive paper leaks across various states, prompting the CBI to register a case based on a complaint from the Department of Higher Education. The agency has conducted raids in cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune, confiscating documents, laptops, and mobile phones for forensic examination. Investigators have uncovered a network of middlemen who contacted students willing to pay for leaked questions, organizing secret coaching sessions before the examination. The CBI continues its investigation to identify all individuals involved in this extensive paper leak network.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination affects thousands of medical aspirants who were preparing for the test, leading to uncertainty in their academic futures.
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