Pune Coaching Institute Supports Faculty Amid NEET Paper Leak Investigation
NEET paper leak case: Pune coaching institute APMA defends faculty member
Hindustan Times
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The Dr Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA) in Pune has defended its faculty member Tejas Shah, arrested in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. APMA claims Shah's interactions with an accused individual were personal and related to syllabus clarifications, denying any involvement in the leak.
- 01Tejas Shah, APMA's COO and physics faculty, was arrested amid a CBI investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- 02APMA claims Shah's communications with accused Manisha Havaldar were solely for syllabus clarification, not exam questions.
- 03The CBI is investigating potential links between coaching institutes and the leaked exam materials, examining digital evidence and financial transactions.
- 04APMA chairperson Prof Sachin Haldavnekar stated that no questions discussed with Havaldar appeared in the final NEET exam.
- 05The investigation has expanded to Latur, where Dr Manoj Shirure was arrested for allegedly facilitating special coaching sessions linked to the leak.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is intensifying its investigation into an alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak in Maharashtra, focusing on Pune-based Dr Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA). The academy has come to the defense of its chief operating officer and physics faculty member, Tejas Shah, who was arrested on allegations of colluding with accused Manisha Havaldar. APMA asserts that Shah's interactions with Havaldar were personal and aimed at clarifying doubts regarding the NEET and Joint Entrance Examination–Main syllabus. The CBI is exploring whether Shah had access to leaked questions that were possibly shared by Havaldar, who is suspected of having connections to the National Testing Agency (NTA). Investigators are also examining Shah's communications and whether he prepared notes based on leaked information. Additionally, the probe has reached Latur, where Dr Manoj Shirure was arrested for allegedly conducting special coaching sessions related to the leaked paper. The investigation continues to gather evidence, including digital data from Shah's office.
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The ongoing investigation may affect the reputation of coaching institutes in Pune and Latur, impacting students' trust in these educational establishments.
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