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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHowever, investigators later found that a large number of questions in the biology and chemistry sections allegedly matched the actual exam paper. Some reports claimed that nearly 135\u2013140 questions showed similarities, amounting to around 600 marks out of 720.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The issue quickly escalated after screenshots and copies of the handwritten material began circulating widely on WhatsApp and Telegram groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Timeline: How the Controversy Exploded<\/h2>\n\n\n\nApril 19: NTA Dismisses Leak Rumours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before the exam, the NTA publicly rejected claims of any paper leak and advised students not to trust social media rumours. The agency said the papers were protected through GPS tracking, biometric verification, CCTV monitoring, and 5G jammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 3: NEET-UG 2026 Conducted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The exam was held across India with lakhs of students appearing at various centres. Initially, there was no official confirmation of any malpractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 7\u20138: Rajasthan SOG Begins Probe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The controversy deepened when Rajasthan Police\u2019s SOG reportedly uncovered links between the circulating \u201cguess paper\u201d and the actual exam questions. Raids and detentions reportedly followed in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 10\u201311: Evidence Mounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Media reports claimed that investigators found exact or near-identical matches between the \u201cguess paper\u201d and the official exam paper. Several reports suggested that chemistry questions matched almost completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 12: Exam Cancelled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Facing mounting pressure, the NTA officially cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and announced that fresh examination dates would be released later. The Centre also moved toward a CBI investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rajasthan Connection Under Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Investigators are reportedly focusing on Rajasthan\u2019s coaching ecosystem, particularly Sikar and Jaipur, which are major NEET preparation hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The \u201cguess paper\u201d may have circulated days before the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some suspects allegedly sold the material for large sums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Links to students and intermediaries across multiple states are being examined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The SOG is also probing whether the material was genuinely leaked from official channels or created through insider access and predictive analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NTA\u2019s Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The NTA initially denied that any paper leak had occurred and insisted that all security protocols were intact. Even after reports surfaced, officials maintained that the investigation was ongoing and no final conclusion had been reached immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But after inputs from law enforcement agencies and rising public pressure, the agency cancelled the exam, saying the integrity of the process may have been compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Anger and Protests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The cancellation triggered outrage among students and parents nationwide. Thousands of aspirants who had prepared for years now face uncertainty over a re-examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student groups staged protests in Delhi and other cities demanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- accountability from the NTA,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a transparent investigation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- and reforms in national examination systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On Reddit and social media platforms, many students questioned how repeated exam leak allegations continue despite advanced security claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cHow tf do so many papers get leaked every year,\u201d one Reddit user wrote during the controversy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why This Controversy Is Bigger Than NEET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is not the first major examination controversy in India. In recent years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- recruitment exams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- state-level board tests,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- and national entrance examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
have all faced allegations of leaks, cheating, or technical failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NEET-UG 2026 row has reignited debate over:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- the credibility of centralized testing systems,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- the role of coaching mafias,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- and whether stronger digital safeguards are needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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