CBI Arrests Two More in Massive NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
In a crackdown on NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leaks, authorities seized two more accused individuals, Dr Manoj Shirure and Tejas Shah. The findings could impact educational standards and test integrity nationwide.
Highlights
- •CBI arrests two more in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
- •Dr Manoj Shirure facilitates Chemistry questions to students
- •Tejas Shah gets Physics questions from Manisha Havaldar
- •Investigation ongoing with searches at multiple locations
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two more individuals in the ongoing NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrested suspects to 13. The accused include Dr Manoj Shirure, a Latur-based doctor, and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, who serves as a physics faculty at Dr Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA) in Pune.
Roles of Key Accused
According to the CBI statement issued on Wednesday, Dr Manoj Shirure is alleged to have facilitated three students, including the son of an accused coaching centre owner, by obtaining Chemistry questions from P V Kulkarni. Meanwhile, Tejas Shah played a pivotal role in acquiring leaked Physics questions from Manisha Havaldar before the NEET UG 2026 Exam.
Shirure and other suspects work as crucial nodes in an extensive chain of individuals who reportedly manipulated the exam security. The CBI stated that investigations are ongoing to uncover the larger scheme behind this conspiracy, which has already seen searches at 49 locations across various states.To date, 13 suspects have been arrested from Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nasik, Pune, Latur, and Ahiyanagar. The investigation team has seized numerous incriminating documents, laptops, and mobile phones, with detailed analyses currently underway to solidify the cases against these accused.
Shah, a physics academic from APMA coaching centre, was identified for his role in the leak scandal which has garnered national attention. The comprehensive investigation has revealed leaks across three key subjects, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, prior to the NEET UG 2026 Examination.The CBI remains committed to a thorough, impartial, and professional investigation of this case, aiming to hold those responsible for these egregious acts accountable. The findings from this ongoing probe could have significant implications for future national examinations, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
