13 Arrests, Multi-State Network: What NEET Leak Probe Has Revealed So Far

The CBI has arrested 13 individuals across multiple states in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal. Investigators are currently analyzing seized digital evidence to determine the extent of the network involved in the exam fraud.
Why it matters
The NEET exam is a critical gateway for medical education in India, and systemic leaks undermine the integrity of the national testing process.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested 13 people so far and is set to file a chargesheet shortly as it continues probing the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak case. The investigation has revealed that the leak of the medical entrance exam question paper was not limited to a single individual but was executed through a network spread across multiple states.The investigation so far has revealed that specific questions from the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections of the NEET-UG 2026 exam had reached certain individuals before the test. These questions were then passed on to students in exchange for money. The probe has highlighted the roles of experts associated with the examination process, teachers from coaching institutes, and middlemen.13 Accused Arrested; Action Across Multiple StatesA total of 13 accused have been arrested in this case so far.
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