CBI Seeks 14-Day Custody in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI produces Pune teacher before Delhi court, seeks 14-day custody
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought 14 days' custody of Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a teacher from Pune, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Mandhare, who was part of the National Testing Agency (NTA), allegedly played a key role in leaking exam questions and mobilizing students for special coaching sessions where answers were disclosed.
- 01Manisha Gurunath Mandhare was arrested after being apprehended at a hotel in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The CBI claims Mandhare received money from students for leaking exam questions.
- 03Special coaching sessions were allegedly conducted at Mandhare's residence in Pune, where exam questions were discussed.
- 04The NEET-UG 2026 examination took place on May 3, and many leaked questions matched those in the actual exam.
- 05The CBI has arrested nine individuals related to the case and conducted searches at six locations, seizing incriminating evidence.
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In a significant development regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior Botany teacher from Pune, before the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, seeking 14 days of custody for further investigation. Mandhare, who served as an expert and translator for the National Testing Agency (NTA), is accused of leaking Biology questions for the examination. The CBI alleges that she mobilized students through another accused, Manisha Wagmare, conducting special coaching sessions at her residence where exam questions were reportedly disclosed. Many of these questions matched those in the actual exam held on May 3. The CBI has arrested nine suspects in total and conducted searches across six locations, confiscating laptops, bank statements, and other incriminating documents. The investigation is ongoing, with the agency committed to a thorough and impartial inquiry into the case.
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The NEET-UG paper leak scandal could undermine the integrity of the examination process, affecting students' trust in the system.
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