NEET-UG Paper Leak Scam: WhatsApp Chats Expose Assurances of High Marks
‘Guaranteed 500-600 Marks’: WhatsApp Chats Reveal NEET-UG Paper Leak Accused’s Scam Pitch
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WhatsApp chats from the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation reveal that Shubham Khairnar, a key accused, promised candidates scores between 500 and 600 marks. The scam involved the purchase and sale of leaked question papers, leading to the cancellation of the May 3 exam results and rescheduling for June 21.
- 01Shubham Khairnar allegedly bought the leaked NEET-UG exam paper for ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) and sold it for ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD).
- 02The investigation revealed that Khairnar was in contact with a criminal syndicate involved in distributing the leaked papers.
- 03The NEET-UG exam, which Khairnar targeted, is crucial for admissions to medical colleges and is scored out of 720 marks.
- 04Khairnar was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) while attempting to alter his appearance to evade capture.
- 05The leaked paper's reach extended beyond Maharashtra to states including Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, and Kerala.
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The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has uncovered WhatsApp chats revealing that Shubham Khairnar, a 30-year-old BAMS student from Nashik, assured candidates they could score between 500 and 600 marks in exchange for purchasing leaked exam papers. Khairnar allegedly acquired the paper from a Pune-based suspect for ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) and sold it for ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD), making a profit of ₹5 lakh (about $6,000 USD). His actions led to the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam results initially scheduled for May 3, with a new date set for June 21. The CBI arrested Khairnar while he was reportedly trying to disguise himself to avoid detection. Investigators have seized digital evidence from his phone, including chat records and copies of the leaked papers, which have reportedly spread to multiple states, including Gurugram in Haryana, Jaipur and Sikar in Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, and Kerala.
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This scam has significant implications for aspiring medical students, as it undermines the integrity of the NEET-UG exam process and could affect admissions to medical colleges.
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