The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is examining the assets of three accused individuals in the NEET paper leak case. Suspected of acquiring properties through illicit funds, these individuals are also believed to be involved in the alleged 2024 NEET paper leak. The CBI is probing potential links between the two cases to determine if a long-standing syndicate is behind the operation.
The investigation has expanded to include professors from Pune, with officials indicating that certain educators may face interrogation regarding their roles in the matter. The CBI’s focus remains on identifying all individuals associated with the paper leak network. Meanwhile, recent raids on properties linked to Manisha Gurunath Mandhare and Manisha Havaldar in Pune are expected to provide critical leads in the ongoing investigation.
In a related development, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and other authorities following pleas for structural reforms in the NEET-UG examination process. The court’s directives come in light of the alleged 2026 paper leak controversy, emphasizing the need for a shift to computer-based testing (CBT) mode.
The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over recurring concerns regarding examination integrity, despite previous efforts to address similar issues. Noting the establishment of a high-powered committee post the 2024 controversy, the court directed the NTA to provide an update on compliance with the committee’s recommendations. Additionally, Prof. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the committee, was asked to detail steps taken to ensure implementation of the panel’s suggestions and compliance with court directives.
Petitions filed by various medical associations and the United Doctors Front seek accountability and systemic reforms in the conduct of the NEET-UG examination, prompting the court to issue these latest directives for transparency and adherence to recommended reforms.
