Sequential Timeline of the NEET 2026 paper Leak
1. Initial Circulation (Late April–Early May 2026)
A “guess paper” or mock test began circulating among students in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
Reports indicated that over 100 questions matched the actual NEET paper held on May 3, 2026.
2. Sikar Connection
Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) traced the first leak to Sikar district.
An MBBS student from Kerala (originally from Churu, Rajasthan) allegedly sent a question bank of ~300 questions via WhatsApp on May 1 to a friend in Sikar.
When compared, 150 of 180 questions matched the real exam.
3. Spread to Haryana and Maharashtra
The leaked paper was passed from Sikar to contacts in Haryana, then linked to Nashik in Maharashtra.
Families and intermediaries were involved in distributing the paper to candidates.
4. Content of the Leak
The leaked set reportedly contained 45 Chemistry and 90 Biology questions.
These were sold as “original papers” for substantial sums, with some claims suggesting up to 600 marks could be secured using the leaked material.
5. Investigation Escalates
Over 150 candidates and 70 parents were questioned across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
The SOG handed suspects to the CBI, which formally took charge of the probe on May 13, 2026.
6. Exam Cancelled
The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled NEET‑UG 2026 after outrage from students, parents, and political leaders.
NEET 2026 scam – where it originated?
Leak origin: Sikar, Rajasthan.
Spread: Haryana → Maharashtra → Kerala.
Method: WhatsApp circulation of “guess papers.”
Scale: 150+ matching questions, 150 students & families questioned.
Outcome: NEET‑UG 2026 cancelled; CBI leading probe.
What happened? NEET 2026 scandal
Late April–Early May 2026 → Leak starts via WhatsApp “guess papers.”
May 1, 2026 → Leak traced to Sikar, Rajasthan; 150/180 questions matched.
May 3, 2026 → Exam held; leaked papers sold to candidates.
May 5–10, 2026 → Spread to Haryana & Maharashtra; arrests made.
May 13, 2026 → CBI takes over probe from Rajasthan SOG.
May 14, 2026 → NTA cancels NEET‑UG 2026 exam.
Student impact: Lakhs of aspirants face uncertainty, mental stress, and preparation setbacks.
(Story Based on Media Reports)