Investigating agencies probing the NEET-UG paper leak case say the accused allegedly operated with a strict division of labour, assigning different subject portions to different members based on expertise and networks. The compartmentalised approach, officials believe, kept suspicion low because no single person possessed the entire question paper. A Chemistry teacher in Latur allegedly shared Chemistry questions, while another accused used a student counselling institute to reach aspirants and handle much of the Biology section. Investigators also face hurdles recovering deleted Telegram chats, delaying digital evidence.
The CBI investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak is revealing how a “digital cartel” allegedly sold question papers to thousands of aspirants via Telegram and WhatsApp. Investigators say the papers were priced at ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 and trace key leads through a Kerala-Sikar connection, while probing possible breaches linked to presses in Nashik or Pune.
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NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled after investigators uncovered a multi-state paper leak network allegedly using WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels linked to coaching circles. Officials say the leak originated in Nashik, Maharashtra, and spread widely, including a Telegram channel called “Private Mafia” with nearly 400 members. Rajasthan’s SOG reportedly found a handwritten “guess paper” with 60 questions matching the exam word-for-word, with at least 45 arrests.
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