Rajasthan Police’s SOG escalated its NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe by detaining alleged mastermind Manish Yadav and paper distributor Rakesh Mandawariya, while widening arrests across five states. Sources say the network’s chain traces to Nashik in Maharashtra, where a physical paper was sent to Haryana for reproduction before being split into sets and distributed to Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. NTA has already cancelled the exam and ordered a CBI probe. Around 45 people are reportedly in custody so far.
Rajasthan SOG says it dismantled a multi state NEET UG 2026 paper leak conspiracy in seven hours, starting from a high priority intelligence alert at around 8:00 PM on May 8. By 3:00 AM, investigators claimed they had exposed and broken a criminal network linked to suspicious question sets spreading on social media.
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The CBI has taken over the investigation into an alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak after Rajasthan Police pointed to a wider “paper leak mafia” operating across multiple states. A case has been registered and suspects are being questioned. Investigators claim they found striking matches between a “guess paper” that was sold and the actual exam questions.
FAIMA has demanded accountability over allegations of a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak after the Centre announced the exam will be re-conducted. The government has also referred the matter to the CBI for a comprehensive probe. FAIMA said it supports NEET aspirants and called for clear responsibility and timely action to restore trust in the exam process.
NEET UG 2026 logged a massive turnout with 22.7 lakh registered candidates and 96.9% appearing for the exam. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar together contributed about 41.4% of all aspirants, underscoring their dominance in medical demand. Gujarat topped attendance at 98.1%, highlighting strong participation even as the exam scaled up nationwide.
Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, the National Testing Agency has outlined detailed exam-day rules. Candidates are advised to wear light clothing and slippers to speed up entry, while biometric verification remains mandatory. Importantly, NTA has set out procedures to handle technical failures, aiming to ensure no candidate is denied the exam due to biometric issues.
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Ahead of NEET UG 2026 on May 3, the NTA has released strict exam-day guidelines and a list of prohibited items, warning that carrying them can lead to disqualification. Candidates must report with a valid admit card and ID for entry, expect extensive frisking, and note that special approvals may be required for medical conditions.
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