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NEET Paper Reached Rajasthan From Nashik Via Haryana, Reveals Probe
Investigators traced a multi-state NEET-UG 2026 paper leak path from Nashik (Maharashtra) to Haryana and Rajasthan. The SOG Rajasthan briefed that over 150 aspirants were questioned, about 24 suspects were presented to the CBI, which has taken over the probe, and the Centre canceled NEET-UG 2026.
Why It Matters
The investigation highlights a cross-state leakage network and prompts a central probe into the integrity of a national entrance exam affecting tens of thousands of candidates and public trust in exam governance.
Timeline
6 Events
CBI and police note on public-domain 'guess paper' material
May 13, 2026
IG Ajay Pal Lamba said that the material in question was already in the public domain; PDFs of Chemistry and Biology papers were circulating, and the NEET paper's questions and answers were found to match those PDFs (45 Chemistry questions and 90 Biology questions).
RPSC former acting chairman Rathore denies NEET link
May 13, 2026
Former acting Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Shiv Singh Rathore, stated he has no connection with the NEET investigation and has cooperated with investigating agencies.
Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 exam; CBI to probe
May 13, 2026
The Centre cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination, citing concerns over integrity and referring the matter to the CBI for a comprehensive probe.
CBI custody operations in Nashik; arrest details for Shubham Khairnar
May 13, 2026
In Maharashtra, four CBI teams reached the Crime Branch Unit-2 office in Nashik to take custody of accused Shubham Khairnar, who was earlier arrested by Nashik Police in connection with the alleged paper leak case.
SOG Rajasthan briefing on multi-state NEET leak; movement traced from Nashik via Haryana to Rajasthan; CBI takeover
May 12, 2026
IG Ajay Pal Lamba of the Special Operations Group said that coordinated questioning across multiple districts traced the suspected movement of the NEET-UG 2026 paper: a resident of Haryana received it and sent it onward to Rajasthan; the investigation then led to Maharashtra. More than 150 aspirants, their friends and parents were questioned, and more than 24 suspects were produced before the CBI, which has taken over the case. A CBI team is coordinating with SOG.
NEET-UG 2026 exam conducted across centres with 22.79 lakh candidates
May 3, 2026
The NEET-UG 2026 examination was conducted across more than 5,400 centres in India and abroad, with around 22.79 lakh candidates appearing.