NEET UG Paper Leak: Once again a big controversy has come to light regarding NEET exam among lakhs of students who dream of studying medicine. After the NEET UG 2026 exam, apprehensions like paper leak have increased the concern of students and parents. In a case reported in Rajasthan, it is being claimed that a “sample paper” was sold for lakhs of rupees before the exam, in which 140 questions were similar to the questions asked in the NEET UG 2026 exam. As soon as this matter came to light, Rajasthan’s Special Operation Group (SOG) and other agencies started investigating.

Real exam like questions found in guess paper

According to reports, the National Testing Agency (NTA) had received information from Rajasthan and Uttarakhand that a “guess paper” or “sample paper” was distributed among some students before the exam. Investigation revealed that out of 300 questions in that paper, about 140 questions were similar to the real NEET UG 2026 exam to a great extent. After this, NTA took the matter seriously and informed it to the central investigating agencies and Rajasthan Police.

Sample paper reached Sikar from Kerala

This entire matter is now being investigated by Rajasthan ATS and SOG. According to reports, SOG investigation has revealed that the sample paper was brought from Kerala to Sikar, Rajasthan. This has increased the suspicion that perhaps a network linked to some other state is behind the leaking or spreading of the exam paper. In such a situation, now the officials are trying to find out which people were involved in bringing and distributing the paper. Investigating agencies have also started raids at many places. Initial information has also revealed that some people had taken huge amounts of money from the students and their families and claimed to give them “Pakka Paper”. However, it is not yet completely clear whether the original paper was leaked or it was a guess paper prepared on the basis of an old pattern. These revelations have further intensified the scrutiny process, especially at a time when lakhs of medical aspirants depend on NEET UG for admission to medical courses.

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NTA gave clarification

NTA has said in its clarification that the NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted amid complete security arrangements. The agency says multiple levels of security checks were put in place during the exam including biometric verification of candidates, AI-enabled CCTV surveillance at exam centres, safe handling and transportation of question papers, and continuous monitoring. In such a situation, a complete investigation should be awaited before reaching any conclusion. NTA also said that it had handed over the information related to this case to the investigating agencies on May 8 itself. At present the agency does not want to take any hasty decision until the investigation is completed.

Questions raised again on transparency of NEET exam

This controversy has once again raised questions on the transparency of the country’s biggest medical entrance examination. In the last few years also, allegations of paper leaks and irregularities have been coming to light regarding the NEET exam, due to which the confidence of the students has started weakening. In such a situation, the eyes of lakhs of candidates are fixed on the reports of the investigating agencies. If the allegations are found true in the investigation, then this matter can become a big issue related to the future of lakhs of students.

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