NEW DELHI: A handwritten copy of the NEET UG 2026 question paper was allegedly scanned and converted into PDF files in Rajasthan by the father of an aspiring candidate, as suggested by initial findings from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to a report by news agency ANI. This development follows the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET exam conducted on May 3, affecting countless medical aspirants across India.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the question paper was initially accessed and disseminated by Yash Yadav, who reportedly passed it on to individuals in Rajasthan. Investigators allege that Yash had connections with Vikas Biwal, whose father, Dinesh Biwal, is accused of scanning the handwritten paper and digitizing it. The scanned question paper was then allegedly shared with students at coaching centers in Sikar, Rajasthan.
Furthermore, sources have revealed that Yash himself did not pass the exam and is currently a student pursuing a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences. The CBI has been questioning staff and owners of coaching institutes as part of the ongoing investigation. Reports indicate that some students have admitted to paying between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh for access to the leaked materials.
One of the individuals implicated, Shubham Khairnar, has denied being the mastermind behind the leak. The CBI is also focused on tracing the original source of the question paper. Investigators are conducting interviews with students and accused parties while also verifying financial transactions linked to the case.
