How a teacher in Rajasthan's Sikar uncovered the NEET paper leak
A teacher in Sikar, Rajasthan, uncovered a significant leak of the NEET-UG 2026 exam papers. After a student presented him with PDFs containing questions that matched the actual exam, the teacher took action to report the issue. The investigation led to the cancellation of the exam and subsequent arrests related to the leak.
- ▪The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled due to paper leaks and malpractice reports.
- ▪A teacher discovered that two PDFs matched 135 questions from the actual exam paper.
- ▪The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested members of the paper-setting panel for their involvement in the leak.
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How a teacher in Rajasthan's Sikar uncovered the NEET paper leakThe NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled earlier this month following paper leaks and reports of malpractice.Updated on: May 18, 2026 1:04 PM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link When a student in Rajasthan's coaching hub of Sikar walked into his teacher’s office with two PDFs on his phone, it seemed at first like just another post-exam rumour. Within hours, the teacher realised he was staring at one of the biggest breaches in India’s medical entrance system.Protests against the NEET paper leak. (Hindustan Times)The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled earlier this month following paper leaks and reports of malpractice.
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