Shocking Revelations in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Investigation
Investigation Uncovers Disturbing Details
As the investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak progresses, alarming revelations are surfacing. Authorities are now focusing on a mysterious doctor from Gurugram, who is alleged to have sold the exam paper to two brothers from Jamwa Ramgarh, Rajasthan, for ₹30 lakh just a week before the exam. Police have arrested the brothers, Mangilal and Dinesh Biwal, who reportedly acquired the paper from the doctor on April 26.
The Paper's Journey
One of the brothers handed the paper to his son, who was preparing for the medical entrance exam in Sikar. Allegedly, on April 29, he sold it to several individuals. Sikar, located two and a half hours from Jamwa Ramgarh, has emerged as a central hub in this year's paper leak scandal.
Distribution of the Paper
The paper was reportedly sold to Rakesh Kumar Mandawariya, an MBBS counseling agent in Sikar, who then distributed it further. Working outside major coaching institutes in the city, Rakesh sold the paper for ₹30,000 to a fellow student from Sikar who was studying MBBS in Kerala.
Last-Minute Sharing
The day before the exam, this student allegedly sent the paper to his father, a PG operator in Sikar, with a message stating, "Dad, a friend from Sikar sent this to me. Please share it with the girls in your hostel. This will be on tomorrow's exam." Following this, the father reportedly distributed it among the girls residing in the hostel.
The Doctor's Role
The Gurugram doctor is emerging as a crucial link in this case. Earlier, sources from the Rajasthan police indicated that the leak might have originated from a printing press in Nashik and reached the doctor through a 'chain network.' The brothers allegedly purchased the paper from this doctor and then shared it within their family and sold it to other candidates.
Political Connections and Family Background
Dr. Rajesh Kataria, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Gurugram, stated that no investigative agency has contacted any medical institution regarding the 'Gurugram doctor.' Interestingly, initial investigations revealed that one of the brothers, Dinesh, had prior knowledge of the paper leak about a month before it occurred. Additionally, it has been reported that four children from their family passed the NEET last year.
Widespread Circulation
In Sikar, students and coaching operators created WhatsApp and Telegram groups to circulate the paper. Sources indicate that the paper traveled from the Nashik printing press through Haryana and Jamwa Ramgarh to Sikar. From there, it spread to Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Kerala, and Uttarakhand.
Arrests and Further Investigations
Rakesh Kumar Mandawariya, arrested in Dehradun, is accused of distributing the paper to around 700 students. The PDF of the paper was widely circulated and sold in printed form. In Haryana, Yash Yadav, who allegedly sold the paper, has also been apprehended.
Exam Cancellation and Ongoing Investigations
The NEET (UG) 2026 exam, scheduled for May 3, was canceled amid allegations of paper leaks. Following this, the government instructed the agency to conduct a thorough investigation, leading the CBI to file an FIR. The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses, announced that new dates will be communicated within the next seven to ten days. This cancellation has sparked outrage among medical candidates nationwide, prompting demands for the exam to be conducted by AIIMS Delhi instead.
Legal Actions Taken
The CBI has registered a case under the Indian Penal Code for criminal conspiracy, fraud, criminal breach of trust, theft, and destruction of evidence. Provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, have also been invoked. The agency has dispatched multiple special teams to various locations and will gather materials from the Rajasthan police's Special Operations Group (SOG). The SOG claimed that a 'guess paper' containing approximately 410 questions was allegedly circulated among students before the exam, with about 120 questions appearing in the actual paper. In Nashik, one individual has been detained in connection with the alleged paper leak, and a team from Rajasthan police is expected to take him into custody.