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CBI produces five NEET paper leak accused before Delhi court
The CBI produced five accused connected to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak before a Delhi court on May 13, 2026. The suspects were arrested from multiple states, with Khairnar moved to Delhi on a two-day transit remand. The NEET exam held on May 3 was cancelled on May 12 amid leak allegations, prompting a CBI inquiry.
Why It Matters
This case concerns the integrity of a high-stakes national medical entrance exam and involves multi-state law enforcement coordination, potentially impacting admissions credibility.
Timeline
4 Events
News report of the development published
May 14, 2026
The article reporting these developments was published at 04:09 pm IST.
CBI produces five NEET paper leak suspects before Delhi court
May 13, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation produced before a Delhi court all five accused—Shubham Khairnar (Nashik, Maharashtra), Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal and Dinesh Biwal (Jaipur, Rajasthan), and Yash Yadav (Gurugram, Haryana)—in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. They were taken into custody from different states. Khairnar (30) was taken to Delhi after the agency obtained his two-day transit remand from Mumbai. The CBI had earlier secured transit remand citing the involvement of people from multiple states and the need for custodial interrogation.
NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled due to paper leak allegations
May 12, 2026
The NEET (UG) 2026 examination was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak; the government asked the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into irregularities.
NEET UG 2026 exam held
May 3, 2026
The NEET (UG) 2026 examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses was held on May 3.