Karnataka’s medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil has renewed a push to scrap NEET-UG starting 2026, arguing the Centre should restore states’ authority to run transparent Common Entrance Tests. He cited the recent NEET question paper leak as a “grave injustice,” accusing central agencies of undermining students’ futures and suggesting the scandal may be aimed at enabling MBBS seat sales. Patil also criticized the CBI’s probe, calling for a court-supervised investigation.
NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be held on June 21, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced, days after the May 3 exam was cancelled amid a paper leak controversy. He said the next NEET-UG starting in 2027 will be conducted as a computer-based test, planned across 10 days in 20 sessions with normalisation for the test format. The decision followed talks between the education and health ministries, with health initially opposed citing digital divide and leak concerns.
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The CBI has laid out new claims in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, accusing a Rajasthan-based family of orchestrating an interstate network that procured and circulated leaked question papers for ₹10-12 lakh deals. Investigators trace the plot to April 2026, when a Nashik contact allegedly approached a Gurugram resident. They say original mark sheets, roll-number details and a cheque were used as security, with leaked sets sent via Telegram as PDFs before the exam.
The Centre has announced a re-examination for NEET UG 2026 on June 21 after a paper leak, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowing malpractice will not recur. The AAP alleges the government is “playing with the lives” of 22–23 lakh students and questions whether the main leak syndicate was arrested. Pradhan said the verification process started May 8 and continued until May 11, with cancellation on May 12, plus fee refunds and a shift to computer-based testing next year.
A Delhi court has sent five accused in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case to seven days of CBI custody. The CBI argued custodial interrogation is crucial to crack the conspiracy, spot additional suspects, and track financial transactions tied to an alleged exam-leak network operating across multiple states through intermediaries.
In the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, an accused alleges that influential people are being protected while smaller players are targeted. The CBI has arrested five individuals across three states, suspecting a multi-state network involving coaching institutes, courier services, and social media. Investigators are now scanning digital records and financial trails to identify larger operators.
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The NEET-UG paper leak probe has reportedly uncovered a Rajasthan network in Sikar involving multiple people and coaching ties. Investigators allege Yash Yadav, linked to Vikas Biwal, digitized the question paper before it reached students. Students are said to have paid between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 10 lakh for access, prompting deeper investigation into who facilitated the leak and how.
The Federation of All India Medical Association has moved the Supreme Court seeking a complete overhaul of the National Testing Agency and a court supervised reconduct of NEET UG 2026. The plea proposes a judicially appointed committee to oversee exam integrity, potentially staffed by a retired Supreme Court judge, a cybersecurity expert, and a forensic scientist.
Paper leaks have reignited a long-running fight over moving NEET UG to computer-based testing. The education ministry and NTA push for CBT, while the health ministry and NMC have reservations about practical execution. India missed its 2026 CBT target, and the NTA says it can run CBT, but NMC points to operational hurdles like multiple shifts and question-paper management.
The CBI has arrested five people linked to the NEET UG paper leak, while carrying out searches across India. The agency has seized digital devices for forensic analysis and is coordinating with Rajasthan Police. CBI officials also visited NTA headquarters to collect documents. The NEET UG exam was cancelled after malpractice allegations surfaced.
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Arvind Kejriwal called on Gen Z to protest after NEET UG 2026 was cancelled due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. Speaking at a press conference, he claimed more than 93 exam leak cases since 2014 have affected around six crore youth and questioned whether senior leaders were involved. The case is with the CBI, while NTA says registrations remain valid for the re-test.
The CBI investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak is revealing how a “digital cartel” allegedly sold question papers to thousands of aspirants via Telegram and WhatsApp. Investigators say the papers were priced at ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 and trace key leads through a Kerala-Sikar connection, while probing possible breaches linked to presses in Nashik or Pune.
After the NEET-UG exam was cancelled, Students Federation of India (SFI) activists intensified protests across Kerala, targeting the Centre and the NTA with slogans and barrier removals. On Tuesday, protesters barged into the office of the Principal Accountant General in Thiruvananthapuram. SFI MLA A N Shamsheer urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to ensure the exam is conducted quickly and smoothly.
A private coaching institute in Latur, Maharashtra is under investigation after allegations that its NEET-UG mock test shared 42 of 45 questions with the actual exam, including a striking 93% chemistry match. Authorities say the close similarity has raised suspicions of access to leaked materials. The probe will examine the institute’s question sourcing, records, and student materials.
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Alleged paper leak concerns are back for NEET-UG 2026, with the NTA under renewed scrutiny. The K Radhakrishnan Committee, formed after the 2024 NEET-UG crisis, proposed major reforms to strengthen exam integrity, but key measures—especially functional CCTV surveillance—still appear incomplete. The delay in implementing recommendations is reigniting questions about the NTA’s preparedness.
The NEET UG 2026 has hit another controversy as allegations of examination paper leaks swirl around the National Testing Agency. The criticism echoes earlier troubles in 2024 and other 2026 failures, including power disruptions and incorrect answer keys. As scrutiny grows, students and stakeholders are demanding answers and stronger safeguards before results and admissions timelines are affected.
The National Testing Agency has cancelled NEET UG 2026 after fresh paper leak claims, repeating the move made in 2024. The editorial argues that key NEET reform proposals still haven’t been implemented. Experts call for expanding seats and linking admissions more closely with school syllabi to ease competition and undercut the coaching industry’s hold on students.
Investigators say accused Shubham Khairnar allegedly profited from the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak by reselling it after obtaining the document. Officials report the paper’s transfer and delivery were carried out via an unknown encrypted messaging application, then Khairnar allegedly sold the leaked paper to secondary buyers for far more, targeting a ₹15 lakh return.
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The National Testing Agency has cancelled NEET UG 2026 amid allegations of a paper leak. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said the process for a re-examination will begin immediately, with a new schedule to be announced within seven to 10 days. He also assured no additional fees will be charged and original fees will be refunded.
Congress leader Kumari Selja attacked the Modi government over worsening economic conditions, alleging it is asking citizens to make unnecessary sacrifices rather than offering real solutions. She also condemned the recent NEET-UG paper leak, saying it could derail students’ futures and intensify uncertainty during a critical phase of their education.
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