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CBI registers case to probe alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, forms special teams
On May 12, 2026, the CBI registered a case following a reference from the Ministry of Education and formed special teams to pursue leads in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The NTA canceled the May 3 exam after initial findings. The probe follows earlier reports of a handwritten 'guess' paper circulated in Sikar and an ongoing Rajasthan SOG investigation, with background ties to the NEET-UG 2024 paper theft case.
Why It Matters
This case highlights concerns about the integrity of high-stakes medical entrance exams and ongoing efforts to address past paper theft incidents that affect student admissions.
Timeline
5 Events
CBI highlights NEET-UG 2024 case and sharing of information with NTA/Ministry
May 12, 2026
The CBI said that in the NEET-UG 2024 Patna question paper theft case it has so far charged at least 45 accused and identified beneficiaries and impersonators; names have been shared with NTA and the Ministry of Education.
CBI registers case to probe NEET-UG 2026 paper leak; forms special teams
May 12, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case following a reference from the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. It formed special teams dispatched to various locations to follow up leads and invoked provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examination Prevention of Unfair Means Act.
NEET-UG 2026 examination held; NTA cancels following initial findings
May 3, 2026
The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination that was held on May 3 after initial findings suggested a possible paper leak.
Rajasthan Special Operations Group was previously investigating the case
May 2026
The Rajasthan Special Operations Group was previously investigating the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
Handwritten 'guess' paper circulated in Sikar ahead of NEET-UG 2026
May 1, 2026
Preliminary inquiry indicated a handwritten 'guess' paper circulated in Rajasthan's Sikar a couple of days before the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3, with most questions reportedly matching the actual paper.