The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed fresh details in the NEET-UG paper leak case, alleging that a paper setter accepted a bribe of ₹5 lakh to leak confidential examination content. According to the agency, 111 questions that appeared in the examination matched the leaked material, pointing to a well-organized conspiracy involving multiple individuals.
The findings were presented before a special court as the CBI continued its investigation into one of India’s biggest examination scandals. Officials stated that the accused paper setter allegedly shared sensitive information with members of the leak network after receiving the payment, allowing candidates to gain unfair access to questions before the exam.
Investigators said the leaked material was circulated among selected candidates through intermediaries, who allegedly charged large sums of money in exchange for access to the question paper. The CBI believes the operation involved a coordinated network of brokers, facilitators, and individuals connected to the examination process.
According to the agency, forensic analysis and document verification confirmed that 111 questions from the leaked content matched those that appeared in the NEET-UG examination. The high number of matching questions has strengthened the prosecution’s case, indicating that the leaked material was authentic and not based on guesswork or coaching predictions.
The CBI has also identified financial transactions linked to the alleged conspiracy. Officials claim that money changed hands through multiple channels to conceal the source of the payments, while digital evidence, including mobile phone records and electronic communications, has helped investigators trace the movement of the leaked material.
The NEET paper leak controversy sparked nationwide outrage after allegations surfaced that several candidates had obtained the examination paper before the test. The incident raised serious concerns about the integrity of one of India’s most important entrance examinations for medical colleges, prompting the Supreme Court and the central government to closely monitor the investigation.
So far, the CBI has arrested several accused in connection with the case, including alleged middlemen, candidates, and others suspected of facilitating the leak. The agency has continued to file chargesheets as it uncovers additional evidence and expands its investigation into the larger network behind the scam.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring accountability and maintaining transparency in the examination system. The CBI has informed the court that further investigation is underway to identify all individuals involved and determine whether more officials or examination personnel played a role in the alleged leak.
The case remains under judicial scrutiny, with investigators expected to present additional evidence in the coming hearings as efforts continue to bring those responsible to justice.
