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CBI Arrests Key Accused in NEET UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak Case
CBI Arrests 'NTA Expert' Linked To NEET UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, an expert linked to the NEET UG 2026 Physics paper leak. Havaldar, employed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Pune, Maharashtra, allegedly shared exam questions with a co-accused. This brings the total arrests in the case to 11, amid a broader investigation into a network facilitating access to leaked questions.
- 01Manisha Sanjay Havaldar was arrested after interrogation, having shared NEET UG 2026 Physics questions with co-accused Manisha Mandhare.
- 02The CBI's investigation has revealed a network of middlemen facilitating access to leaked exam questions for NEET UG candidates.
- 03The agency has conducted searches across multiple cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune, seizing incriminating evidence.
- 04The total number of arrests in connection with the NEET UG 2026 paper leak has now reached 11.
- 05The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET UG exam held on May 3, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, an expert employed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Pune, Maharashtra, in connection with the NEET UG 2026 Physics paper leak. Havaldar reportedly shared several physics questions with co-accused Manisha Mandhare during April, who was previously arrested on May 16. The CBI confirmed that the questions shared by Havaldar matched those that appeared in the NEET UG 2026 exam sets, highlighting her significant role in the leak. This arrest increases the total number of individuals apprehended in the case to 11. The investigation has uncovered a wider network of middlemen who allegedly charged students large sums of money to access leaked questions through confidential coaching sessions. The CBI has conducted searches across various locations, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune, and seized incriminating documents, laptops, and mobile phones. Following the allegations, the NTA cancelled the NEET UG exam conducted on May 3 and has scheduled a re-examination for June 21.
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The investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak could affect students' admission prospects, as the integrity of the examination process is under scrutiny.
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