Who is the Alleged Mastermind Behind the NEET Paper Leak? CBI Arrests Pune Professor

In a significant development, the CBI has arrested Professor PV Kulkarni from Pune, who is alleged to be the key figure in the NEET paper leak case. With years of experience in setting the NEET question papers, Kulkarni reportedly conducted coaching classes where he dictated questions that matched the actual exam. This scandal raises serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process. Read on to uncover the details of this unfolding investigation.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 15, 2026, 20:05 IST

CBI Takes Action Against NEET Paper Leak

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a professor from Pune, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the NEET paper leak scandal, according to officials on Friday.

Professor PV Kulkarni, originally from Latur and a specialist in Chemistry, has been involved in the formulation of the NEET question papers for several years.

His arrest took place at his home in Pune, as confirmed by the authorities.

With privileged access to the examination materials, he reportedly held exclusive coaching sessions at his residence.

In late April 2026, he allegedly coordinated with students, aided by another suspect, Manisha Waghmare, who was taken into custody by the CBI on May 14.

An insider revealed that during these coaching sessions, Kulkarni purportedly provided students with dictated questions, including answer choices.

The handwritten notes taken by the students closely mirrored the actual NEET-UG 2026 Examination questions, which were administered on May 3.