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CBI Files Chargesheet Against Accused in 14th NEET‑UG Paper Leak
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has formally lodged a chargesheet against individuals alleged to have leaked the 14th NEET‑UG examination paper, marking a decisive step in the probe.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a chargesheet to the Delhi court naming the accused involved in the leak of the 14th National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET‑UG). The filing follows a months‑long investigation that began after irregularities were detected in the exam paper distribution process.
According to the chargesheet, the accused obtained the confidential question paper before the scheduled exam date and attempted to circulate it to prospective candidates, violating multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the regulations governing NEET. The document lists the names of the individuals, their alleged roles, and the evidence collected by the agency.
The leak prompted the National Testing Agency to cancel the compromised paper and conduct a fresh test for all aspirants, causing a delay in the admission timeline for medical colleges across the country. The CBI’s action underscores the government's zero‑tolerance stance on examination fraud and its commitment to preserving the integrity of national entrance examinations.
Legal proceedings are now underway, and the accused will appear before the court to answer the charges. Authorities have warned that any further attempts to tamper with examination processes will attract stringent punitive measures.
According to the chargesheet, the accused obtained the confidential question paper before the scheduled exam date and attempted to circulate it to prospective candidates, violating multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the regulations governing NEET. The document lists the names of the individuals, their alleged roles, and the evidence collected by the agency.
The leak prompted the National Testing Agency to cancel the compromised paper and conduct a fresh test for all aspirants, causing a delay in the admission timeline for medical colleges across the country. The CBI’s action underscores the government's zero‑tolerance stance on examination fraud and its commitment to preserving the integrity of national entrance examinations.
Legal proceedings are now underway, and the accused will appear before the court to answer the charges. Authorities have warned that any further attempts to tamper with examination processes will attract stringent punitive measures.