New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday granted 10-day custody of two accused to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
The accused, identified as Manisha Waghmare and PV Kulkarniwere produced before the Rouse Avenue Court after the CBI sought 14 days of custodial interrogation.
The agency told the court that both individuals were allegedly part of a larger conspiracy involving the procurement and distribution of leaked NEET-UG examination papers. After hearing arguments, the court granted the agency 10 days to continue questioning the accused.
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Alleged Leak Linked to NTA Examination Process
According to investigators, the case involves individuals associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET-UG examination.
The CBI alleged that Manisha Gurunath Mandharea senior Botany teacher from Pune arrested earlier in the probe, had access to Botany and Zoology question papers through her role in the examination process.
Investigators claim that Biology- questions from the actual examination were leaked in advance. The agency further alleged that Mandhare and Manisha Waghmare organized special coaching sessions for prospective candidates at a residence in Pune, where several questions similar to those in the examination were allegedly shared beforehand.
Former Professor Also Under Investigation
The CBI informed the court that PV Kulkarni, a retired chemistry professor arrested earlier from Maharashtra’s Latur district, was also associated with the NTA panel responsible for question paper preparation.
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Officials believe the accused were part of a broader network operating across multiple cities. As part of the investigation, the agency has conducted searches at several locations nationwide and seized electronic devices, financial documents and other materials considered relevant to the case.
Probe Expands Across Multiple States
So far, nine people have been arrested from Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune and Ahilyanagar in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 leak case.
The controversy has affected nearly 23 lakh aspirants after the examination was canceled earlier this month over allegations of question paper leaks. Authorities have announced that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will now be conducted on June 21.
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