NEET UG Paper Leak Probe: 15 Detained; Jaipur Man Identified as Alleged Mastermind

Amid the growing controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group has detained 15 people so far while probing a suspected network involved in circulating questions ahead of the examination. Investigators recently detained an alleged mastermind identified as Manish from Jaipur, while Rajasthan's Sikar district has emerged as a major focus of the investigation.

Authorities suspect that a "guess paper" containing nearly 410 questions may have been circulated among aspirants weeks before the May 3 NEET-UG examination.

According to investigators, the question bank allegedly spread from Sikar to Churu, Jhunjhunu and even Dehradun through PDFs and printed copies. Police suspect that around 120 Chemistry questions from the document appeared in the actual examination, reports News18.

The probe is also examining the money trail and the geographical spread of the alleged racket. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency maintained that the examination was conducted under strict security measures, including GPS-tracked transport of question papers, AI-assisted CCTV surveillance, biometric verification and 5G jammers at centres. The controversy has also triggered sharp political reactions, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and transparency in the examination process.