NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Probe Deepens: SOG Investigates Multi-State Network

Apeksha Agarwal
Last Updated: May 12, 2026, 10:52 IST

NEET UG 2026 paper leak suspicion deepens as Rajasthan SOG investigates claims of 600-mark question similarity and a possible multi-state network. Probe continues into circulation trail and exam security lapses.

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Probe Deepens: SOG Investigates Multi-State Network
NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Probe Deepens: SOG Investigates Multi-State Network

The chances of NEET UG 2026 paper leak has deepened after the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) launched a detailed investigation into claims of leaked questions and a suspected organised network. According to reports, authorities are now examining whether a larger scale malpractice operation may have impacted the highly competitive medical entrance exam. One of the most serious allegations under probe is that questions worth nearly 600 marks out of 720 reportedly matched a Guess Paper that circulated before the exam. Investigators are trying to determine whether this was a highlight accurate prediction or evidence of an actual leak of NEET question content. 

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Multi-State Network Under Scanner

The SOG investigation has also pointed toward a possible multi-state racket, with links suspected across Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and other regions. Authorities are tracking the circulation trail of the alleged paper through digital platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Reports suggest that the leaked material was shared in coaching networks and private groups before the exam date.

Detentions and Ongoing Searches

As part of the probe, several suspects have reportedly been detained across multiple locations, including coaching hubs in Rajasthan. Search operations are ongoing, and agencies are examining digital evidence, messaging records, and possible financial transactions linked to the leak.

NTA Maintains Exam Integrity

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has stated that NEET UG 2026 was conducted under strict security protocols, including AI surveillance, biometric verification, GPS-tracked transport, and jammers at exam centres. The agency has confirmed it is cooperating fully with investigating authorities.

Apeksha Agarwal
Apeksha Agarwal

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First Published: May 12, 2026, 10:52 IST
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