CBI to Charge Three Teachers in NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Case
NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI to File First Chargesheet Against Three Teachers
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will file its first chargesheet in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, focusing on three teachers accused of leaking exam questions. The investigation continues to uncover a potential organized network involved in the scandal.
- 01The CBI's first chargesheet will target three teachers: PV Kulkarni, Manisha Gokulnath Mandhare, and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar.
- 02All three accused were part of the National Testing Agency (NTA) examination panel and had access to confidential materials.
- 03The investigation has led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including coaching centre owner Shivaraj Motegaonkar, who allegedly accessed exam papers before their release.
- 04The CBI is investigating the potential involvement of NTA officials and a broader network in the paper leak.
- 05Further arrests and additional chargesheets are expected as the investigation unfolds.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is preparing to file its initial chargesheet in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, which is expected to focus on three teachers: PV Kulkarni, a retired chemistry lecturer; Manisha Gokulnath Mandhare, a biology teacher; and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a physics teacher. These individuals are accused of leaking examination questions in subjects including Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Physics prior to the medical entrance exam. The CBI has arrested 11 people linked to the case, including coaching centre owner Shivaraj Motegaonkar, who allegedly accessed the leaked papers weeks before the exam. Investigators are also examining the role of Manisha Waghmare, believed to be a key connection among the accused. The investigation aims to trace the complete network involved in the leak and identify all beneficiaries. Concerns have been raised regarding the integrity of the NEET UG exam, which is taken by millions of students annually for medical admissions in India. Further developments and arrests are anticipated as the CBI continues its inquiry.
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The integrity of the NEET UG exam is under scrutiny, affecting public trust in medical admissions.
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