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Gurugram: Rajasthan police detains BAMS student linked to NEET-UG 2026 leak
A first-year BAMS student from Gurugram’s Farrukhnagar was detained by Rajasthan police on suspicion of involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Police allege he procured the leaked paper for ₹15 lakh from a Nashik-based student, with the leak allegedly reaching Sikar, Rajasthan. The investigation is being led by the CBI, with Gurugram officials launching an internal inquiry into the movements of the Farrukhnagar student.
Why It Matters
The case highlights cross-state police collaboration and a high-profile investigation into a major medical entrance exam leak, now under CBI oversight.
Timeline
10 Events
Leak not local to Gurugram confirmed
May 13, 2026
Officials stated that the leak had not taken place in Gurugram.
Farrukhnagar student’s past in Sikar and coaching institute noted
May 13, 2026
A senior Gurugram police official said the Farrukhnagar student had previously lived in Sikar and studied at a coaching institute there to prepare for his medical entrance examination.
Leak reportedly reached Sikar with solutions
May 13, 2026
Authorities said the leaked questions reached students in Sikar, Rajasthan, along with the solutions, via the Farrukhnagar student.
Nashik suspect described as third-year student studying in Bhopal
May 13, 2026
The Nashik-based suspect is described as a third-year student who studies at a college in Bhopal.
Farrukhnagar student allegedly procured leak for ₹15 lakh
May 13, 2026
Police said the Farrukhnagar student procured the leaked paper for ₹15 lakh from a Nashik-based third-year BAMS student, who had reportedly been paid ₹10 lakh.
Rajasthan police question suspect at his home
May 13, 2026
Rajasthan police reportedly questioned the suspect for several minutes at his home in front of his family about contacts and financial transactions, and, on strong suspicion, took him away to Jaipur.
Internal inquiry launched into Farrukhnagar student’s movements
May 13, 2026
A senior Gurugram police official said an internal inquiry was launched to gather information about the Farrukhnagar student’s movements, including whether he was in Gurugram or elsewhere before and on the day of the examination.
CBI takes over investigation; Gurugram leak not tied to city
May 13, 2026
Gurugram police stated that the leak did not take place in Gurugram and that the investigation has been taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Suspect taken to Jaipur after questioning
May 11, 2026
Following questioning, Rajasthan police officials took the suspect away to Jaipur by road.
Rajasthan SOG reaches Khurrampur and detains Farrukhnagar student for questioning
May 11, 2026
A team of Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) reached Khurrampur on Monday night and detained the Farrukhnagar-based first-year BAMS student for questioning in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.