CBI Widens Probe into NEET Paper Leak, More Arrests Made

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has widened its probe into the NEET-UG paper leak, arresting a second insider and placing the entire examination committee under scrutiny. This comes as another relative linked to the alleged leak has stopped attending medical college.

16 May, 19:26 — 17 May, 02:21

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Why this matters

The NEET-UG examination is crucial for medical college admissions in India, and a paper leak undermines the integrity of the examination system and the fairness of admissions. This scandal affects the futures of thousands of aspiring medical students and raises questions about the reliability of national testing agencies.

Key entitiesCBI NEET-UG NTA Manisha Mandhare PV Kulkarni Biwal family

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The CBI is investigating a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination
More arrests have been made in connection with the paper leak
The investigation involves individuals associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA)

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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NTA expert Manisha Mandhare was arrested in the NEET-UG leak case.

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PV Kulkarni, an alleged kingpin, was arrested a day before Manisha Mandhare.

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Another Biwal family member has reportedly stopped attending SMS Medical College in Jaipur amidst the CBI investigation.

unverified·Times of India

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Details about a second Biwal family member stopping attendance at SMS Medical College in Jaipur

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual19d ago

NEET-UG paper leak: After CBI raids, another kin of Biwal family stops attending medical college

Another Biwal family member has reportedly stopped attending SMS Medical College in Jaipur amidst the ongoing CBI investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. This follows earlier reports of another family member ceasing classes at a Dausa medical college. The CBI is investigating the family's alleged role in facilitating candidates linked to the scam.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual19d ago

‘Entire committee under scanner’: CBI widens probe after 2nd insider arrested for NEET paper leak

NTA expert Manisha Mandhare was arrested in the NEET-UG leak case, a day after alleged kingpin PV Kulkarni was held.

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First report: Times of India · 16 May, 19:26|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Times of India16 May, 19:26First to report

NEET-UG paper leak: After CBI raids, another kin of Biwal family stops attending medical college

7h later

hindustan-times17 May, 02:21Latest update

‘Entire committee under scanner’: CBI widens probe after 2nd insider arrested for NEET paper leak

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from initial arrests of alleged perpetrators to a broader investigation encompassing NTA insiders and the wider implications for individuals connected to the accused.

Initial Arrests and InvestigationBefore May 17

Alleged kingpin PV Kulkarni was arrested, marking an early phase of the CBI's involvement.

Widening Probe and Further ArrestsMay 17 morning

NTA expert Manisha Mandhare was arrested, and the CBI's probe widened to include the entire committee.

Impact on Related IndividualsMay 16 evening

Reports emerged of individuals linked to the alleged perpetrators ceasing college attendance.

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CBI Widens Probe into NEET Paper Leak, More Arrests Made

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NEET-UG paper leak: After CBI raids, another kin of Biwal family stops attending medical college

‘Entire committee under scanner’: CBI widens probe after 2nd insider arrested for NEET paper leak

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NEET-UG paper leak: After CBI raids, another kin of Biwal family stops attending medical college

‘Entire committee under scanner’: CBI widens probe after 2nd insider arrested for NEET paper leak

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