2 question sets, NTA experts turned kingpins, and a beauty parlour operator as conduit: Inside the probe into NEET leak
The CBI has arrested multiple individuals involved in the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak, including a senior teacher from Pune and a beauty parlour operator. The investigation revealed that these individuals had access to confidential question papers and conducted coaching sessions where leaked questions were discussed. The CBI is continuing to investigate the source of the leak and potential further arrests within the National Testing Agency.
- ▪The NEET-UG examination scheduled for May 3 was cancelled due to the leak, with a re-test set for June 21.
- ▪Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a teacher involved in the paper-setting panel, was arrested for her role in mobilizing students and sharing leaked questions.
- ▪The CBI has identified two sets of leaked question papers and is investigating the entire committee responsible for setting the exam.
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2 question sets, NTA experts turned kingpins, and a beauty parlour operator as conduit: Inside the probe into NEET leakThe NEET-UG examination conducted on May 3 was cancelled and a re-test would be held on June 21.Updated on: May 16, 2026 7:09 PM ISTReported by Neeraj ChauhanEdited by Aryan MudgalShare viaCopy link The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested another alleged mastermind in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 question paper leak case. The accused is a senior teacher of botany (biology) from Pune who was also part of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) paper-setting panel for the medical entrance exam.All India Students' Association (AISA) members stage a protest against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the paper leak.
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