Director of Maharashtra Coaching Institute Arrested in NEET Paper Leak Scandal
Maha coaching firm director received NEET paper 10 days before exam, was ‘part of organised gang’
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Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, director of Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, was arrested for allegedly receiving the NEET-UG exam paper 10 days before the test. His involvement in an organized gang led to the leak of exam questions, prompting a CBI investigation that has resulted in multiple arrests across several states.
- 01Motegaonkar received the NEET exam paper on April 23, 2026, ten days before the May 3 exam.
- 02He is the 10th individual arrested in the CBI's investigation into the NEET paper leak.
- 03The coaching institute under Motegaonkar presented mock tests with questions identical to those in the actual NEET exam.
- 04The CBI's investigation has also led to the arrest of key figures, including retired teacher PV Kulkarni, the alleged kingpin of the operation.
- 05A retest for the NEET-UG exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original test.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, the director of Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its ongoing investigation into a NEET-UG exam paper leak. Motegaonkar allegedly received the exam paper on April 23, 2026, ten days before the scheduled May 3 test. His arrest marks the 10th in a series of arrests linked to this case, which has spanned five states. The investigation was initiated after parents noted striking similarities between the mock test questions provided by Motegaonkar's coaching institute and the actual NEET exam questions. The CBI has also arrested PV Kulkarni, a retired chemistry teacher, who is believed to be the kingpin of the operation, along with other accomplices. The NEET-UG exam, which saw participation from over 22 lakh students, has now been canceled, with a retest scheduled for June 21, 2026. Admit cards for the retest will be issued by June 14.
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The NEET paper leak scandal has significant implications for students in Maharashtra and across India, as it undermines the integrity of the examination process.
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