The NEET‑UG 2026 examination has been rocked by a systemic paper‑leak scandal.

Investigations reveal a sprawling network across Pune, Nashik, Jaipur, and Gurugram, with allegations of privileged access and “guess papers” being sold to selected candidates.

CBI raids have led to the arrests of key figures, including chemistry professor P.V. Kulkarni and biology teacher Manisha Bhandari, both linked to the exam‑setting process.

Digital evidence, including laptops, mobile phones, and handwritten notes, has been seized from suspects.

The probe suggests that some candidates were given early access to questions, turning a national entrance exam into a high‑stakes racket.

In response, the government and NTA have announced a re‑NEET examination scheduled for June 21, 2026.

As the investigation deepens, the nation is asking: how did this reach so deep into the education system undetected for so long?