NEET UG 2026 Leak Allegations: 135 Questions Match Leaked 'Guess Paper'
The NEET UG 2026 exam is under serious suspicion after a handwritten "guess paper" was found to match a large part of the actual test. According to the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG), a question bank with around 281 questions was shared before the exam. About 135 of these questions reportedly appeared in the May 3 exam. All 90 Biology and all 45 Chemistry questions matched the leaked material, raising major concerns about the exam's fairness.
Officials say the leaked content covered nearly 600 out of 720 total marks. The document first appeared in Sikar on May 1 and was sold to students for thousands of rupees before the exam. It was reportedly shared by a medical student from Churu studying in Kerala, who sent it to contacts in Rajasthan. The SOG has detained 13 suspects from Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu, including coaching staff and a PG operator.
Investigators are checking if this was a lucky guess or an organized leak. They are reviewing digital evidence, WhatsApp chats, and social media messages. One official said they are studying whether this was a coincidence or a planned act involving many people. The National Testing Agency (NTA) said it is aware of the claims and is helping with the investigation.
The NTA stated the exam was held under strict security, including GPS-tracked paper transport, AI-based CCTV, biometric checks, and 5G jammers. It received reports of malpractice after the exam and sent the matter to central agencies. The NTA said it will not judge the inquiry early and will act only after the final report.
Early findings suggest a leak network between Sikar and Kerala. The document was shared via WhatsApp and spread through coaching centers, PG hostels, and online groups. Some copies were sold for ₹20,000 to ₹2 lakh. The issue has caused worry among students and parents about the fairness of India's top entrance exam. Experts say such a large match is very unusual and needs a full forensic probe. The case has also highlighted the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which allows 3 to 10 years in jail and heavy fines for offenders. The SOG continues its probe to find the source and check if an organized group was involved.