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NEET-UG examination 2026: One suspect arrested from Nashik
The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled amid a paper leak, and a suspect was arrested in Nashik as authorities launched a CBI inquiry. The article notes a previous leak in 2024 and cites political reactions to the development.
Why It Matters
The incident involves millions of students and prompts a federal investigation, highlighting concerns about exam integrity and potential reforms to the NEET process.
Timeline
6 Events
Rohini Khadse calls for action after NEET leak
May 12, 2026
NCP-SP leader Rohini Khadse claimed that 131 questions from the leaked guess paper were used in the actual NEET paper and called for strict action and a CBI inquiry.
Opposition criticism of government over NEET leak
May 12, 2026
Opposition leaders criticised the government over the NEET paper leak; NCP-SP leader Rohit Pawar said the leak affected 22 lakh students nationwide, including 2.25 lakh in Maharashtra.
CBI registers case into NEET-UG 2026 paper leak; forms special teams
May 12, 2026
CBI registers a case to probe the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and forms special teams.
Nashik arrest in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
May 12, 2026
One suspect from Nashik's Nandgaon village, who is pursuing BAMS, was arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The accused allegedly changed appearance to evade arrest and was tracked down using technical evidence and surveillance. The arrest followed a request from Rajasthan Police and the suspect will be handed over to Rajasthan Police on their arrival.
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled amid paper leak allegations
May 12, 2026
NEET-UG examinations scheduled for May 2026 were cancelled due to alleged paper leak, and a CBI inquiry was initiated. The article notes this is the second leak, the first occurring in 2024, when there was not enough proof of a systemic nationwide leak to cancel the exam.
First NEET paper leak in 2024
2024
The article notes that the NEET paper leak occurred previously in 2024.