CBI files chargesheet against 13 accused in NEET paper leak case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 13 arrested individuals in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, all currently in judicial custody. The chargesheet invokes provisions related to criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, destruction of evidence, and charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act. The CBI initiated the investigation based on a complaint from the Department of Higher Education regarding irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3.
Key Points
- CBI filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
- Accused face charges under criminal conspiracy, cheating, and Prevention of Corruption Act, among others.
- The investigation was launched following a complaint from the Department of Higher Education.
- The CBI conducted extensive searches and unearthed incriminating digital and communication devices.
- The case highlights ongoing concerns about examination integrity.
Exam Facts
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
- CBI filed chargesheet against 13 accused.
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act.
- Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25.
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