First Arrest Made in NEET-UG Paper Leak Investigation
Big breakthrough in NEET-UG paper leak case as first arrest is made
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In a significant development in the NEET-UG paper leak case, Shubham Khairnar has been arrested by the Nashik City Crime Branch. The National Testing Agency has canceled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3, prompting a fresh examination to be scheduled as the CBI investigates the matter.
- 01Shubham Khairnar was arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak.
- 02The NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 has been canceled.
- 03The National Testing Agency is prioritizing transparency and trust in the examination process.
- 04The CBI will conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities.
- 05A new date for the NEET-UG examination will be announced soon.
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In a major breakthrough in the NEET-UG paper leak case, the Nashik City Crime Branch arrested Shubham Khairnar from the Indira Nagar area, acting on information from the Rajasthan Police. Following this, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, 2026, due to allegations of irregularities. This decision aims to maintain transparency and trust in the national examination system. The NTA stated that the examination, which had nearly 23 lakh registered candidates across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, will be re-conducted on a date to be announced later. The CBI has been tasked with a thorough investigation into the matter.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG exam affects aspiring medical students, as they will need to prepare for a new examination date.
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