Thirteen Arrested in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Investigation
NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI arrests doctor, professor; total 13
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested 13 individuals, including a doctor and a professor, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The investigation, which began after a formal complaint, has revealed a conspiracy involving leaked exam questions, leading to the cancellation of the exam scheduled for May 3, 2026.
- 01Dr. Manoj Shirure and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah are the latest arrests in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
- 02The CBI has conducted searches at 49 locations, seizing incriminating evidence including documents and electronic devices.
- 03The NEET-UG 2026 exam, held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 due to the paper leak allegations.
- 04Over 22 lakh candidates had registered for the exam, which took place at more than 5,400 centres across India and abroad.
- 05A re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, under enhanced security measures.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant progress in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, arresting a total of 13 individuals, including a doctor from Latur and a professor from a Pune-based coaching institute. Dr. Manoj Shirure facilitated three students in obtaining leaked Chemistry questions, while Tejas Harshadkumar Shah acquired leaked Physics questions. The investigation, initiated after a complaint from the Department of Higher Education, has involved extensive searches at 49 locations, resulting in the seizure of incriminating documents, laptops, and mobile phones. The NEET-UG 2026 exam, conducted on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 due to the allegations of a coordinated paper leak. More than 22 lakh candidates participated in the exam across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. A re-examination is set for June 21, 2026, with enhanced security measures in place.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to the paper leak has affected over 22 lakh candidates, who must now prepare for a re-examination.
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