NEET Leak Investigation: Latur Coaching Center Linked to Major Scandal
How a Latur coaching ‘guess paper’ may solve NEET leak puzzle
The Indian Express
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The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has led to the arrest of Shivraj Motegaonkar, founder of RCC Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, India. Allegations surfaced that 43 out of 45 chemistry questions in the exam matched those in a 'guess paper' circulated by his coaching center, raising concerns about a leak involving retired professor P V Kulkarni, who had access to multiple exam sets.
- 01Parents of a NEET aspirant reported that 43 out of 45 chemistry questions matched RCC's guess paper.
- 02Retired chemistry professor P V Kulkarni is suspected of being involved in the leak due to his access to the National Testing Agency's confidential exam sets.
- 03The CBI alleges that Motegaonkar received leaked questions on April 23, 2026, before the examination.
- 04Investigators found that 133 questions from the four chemistry sets were allegedly present in RCC's guess paper.
- 05A video surfaced showing Motegaonkar discussing the appearance of RCC's materials in the actual exam, raising further suspicions.
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The NEET-UG 2026 examination leak investigation has intensified following the arrest of Shivraj Motegaonkar, founder of RCC Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, India, on May 18. This development came after parents of a NEET aspirant claimed that 43 out of the 45 chemistry questions in the exam matched those in a 'guess paper' distributed by RCC. Investigators suspect that the leak may have originated from P V Kulkarni, a retired chemistry professor with ties to the National Testing Agency (NTA), who had access to four different chemistry paper sets before one was finalized for the exam. Sources indicate that nearly 133 questions from all sets appeared in RCC's guess paper, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process. The CBI's investigation revealed that Motegaonkar allegedly received the leaked questions on April 23, 2026, approximately ten days before the exam. The situation escalated when a video surfaced of Motegaonkar discussing how questions from RCC's materials appeared in the actual NEET exam, prompting further scrutiny and a complaint to the police. The investigation continues as multiple teams question individuals and search for evidence in Latur and surrounding areas.
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The investigation into the NEET leak may lead to increased scrutiny of coaching centers and examination integrity, affecting students and parents in Latur and beyond.
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