CBI arrests NTA-appointed expert accused of leaking NEET-UG physics questions; 11th arrest so far
The CBI has arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, an expert appointed by the NTA, for her alleged role in leaking physics questions for the NEET-UG 2026 exam. This marks the 11th arrest in the ongoing investigation into the paper leak case. The CBI is probing whether additional questions from the physics section were also compromised.
- ▪Manisha Sanjay Havaldar was employed at Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune, Maharashtra.
- ▪She had complete access to the physics question papers as part of her role in the NEET-UG 2026 examination process.
- ▪The CBI has arrested a total of 11 individuals in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case.
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CBI arrests NTA-appointed expert accused of leaking NEET-UG physics questions; 11th arrest so farThe accused, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, is currently employed at Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune, Maharashtra.Updated on: May 22, 2026 7:04 PM ISTBy Neeraj ChauhanShare viaCopy link The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested another key accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, identifying her as the source of the leaked physics questions.A police official passes by a poster during a protest staged by Youth Congress members over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam (PTI)The accused, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, is currently employed at Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune, Maharashtra.
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