The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested five people suspected of leaking the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper [1].
The arrests follow the total cancellation of the medical entrance exam, a move that disrupts the academic timeline for thousands of aspiring doctors across India. The investigation seeks to uncover the scale of the breach and identify any high-level collusion within the testing infrastructure.
The suspects include Shubham Khairnar of Nashik, Yash Yadav of Gurugram, and three members of a single family from Jaipur: Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Dinesh Biwal [1, 2]. These individuals were produced before the CBI Court at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on 13 May 2026 [3].
The legal proceedings began shortly after the CBI registered the case on 12 May 2026 [1]. This registration occurred on the same day the authorities officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination [4].
The examination had originally taken place on 3 May 2026 [4]. The subsequent discovery of the leak led to a rapid investigation and a series of raids across multiple states. Investigators said these five individuals played key roles in the dissemination of the exam content before the test date.
Law enforcement officials said that the investigation remains active. While five people are currently in custody, further arrests are likely as the CBI continues to analyze digital evidence and financial trails associated with the leak [3].
“The CBI arrested five people suspected of leaking the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper.”
The arrest of suspects across three different cities suggests a coordinated, multi-state network designed to compromise the integrity of one of India's most competitive exams. Because the leak resulted in the complete cancellation of the test, the government faces significant pressure to ensure the security of the rescheduled exam to prevent further academic instability and loss of trust in the national testing system.
