CBI Uncovers Massive Interstate Examination Leak Network
New Delhi/Jaipur: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a major interstate network in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, revealing that hard copies of the examination paper were allegedly circulated through courier channels before being spread digitally across multiple states. Investigators believe that a critical mistake made by one student — clicking photographs of the leaked paper on a mobile phone and sharing them — ultimately exposed the entire operation.
The CBI has so far arrested five accused individuals and detained four others in connection with the case. Preliminary findings suggest that the leak network extended across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Haryana, involving middlemen, coaching connections, and organized distribution channels.
Jaipur’s Biwal Family Emerges at Centre of Investigation
According to investigating officials, the Biwal family from Jamwaramgarh in Jaipur district has emerged as a major focus of the probe.
The CBI has arrested:
- Dinesh Biwal
- Mangilal Biwal
- Vikas Biwal
During the investigation, agencies reportedly discovered that four children from the same family had already cleared NEET in 2025 and are currently studying in medical colleges.
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Investigators allege that around April 29, Dinesh Biwal travelled to Sikar, where he allegedly received the leaked paper from a person identified as Yash. The paper was then reportedly passed to his son, who was preparing for the examination in the coaching hub city.
The agency suspects that the leaked material was subsequently distributed to at least ten additional candidates or contacts.
Leak Trail Linked from Pune to Gurugram
CBI officials say the roots of the paper leak trace back to Pune, where a hard copy of the NEET question paper allegedly reached an Ayurvedic doctor before the examination.
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According to investigators:
- The hard copy was couriered to Shubham Khairnar in Nashik
- Khairnar allegedly photographed the paper
- The images were sent digitally to a contact in Gurugram
From there, the paper reportedly spread rapidly through:
- WhatsApp groups
- Telegram channels
- Coaching institute networks
Officials believe the paper eventually circulated across Rajasthan, Haryana, and several other regions before the examination was conducted.
Mobile Phone Photo Became Biggest Evidence
Investigators say the network may have remained undetected had one of the recipients not used a mobile phone to photograph and digitally share the leaked question paper.
The digital trail created through mobile sharing reportedly became one of the strongest pieces of evidence enabling agencies to trace the movement of the paper and identify suspects connected to the leak chain.
Cyber forensic teams are currently examining:
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- Mobile phones
- Chat backups
- Cloud storage data
- Telegram activity
- WhatsApp communication
- Financial transaction records
Sikar Coaching Teacher Triggered Initial Suspicion
The massive fraud allegedly came to light after a coaching teacher in Rajasthan’s Sikar district noticed unusual similarities between “guess papers” circulating in the market and the actual NEET examination questions.
The teacher reportedly informed the National Testing Agency (NTA) through emails sent between May 8 and May 10.
Following the complaint:
- Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) initiated a preliminary investigation
- The case was later handed over to the CBI due to its interstate and organized nature
Allegations of Influential Figures Being Protected
After being produced in a Jaipur court, four key accused — Dinesh Biwal, Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Yash — were taken to Delhi by the CBI on transit remand for further interrogation.
During the court proceedings, one accused allegedly shouted before media personnel that investigating agencies were protecting “powerful and influential people” while targeting ordinary individuals.
The CBI is now examining the alleged role of:
- Coaching operators
- Middlemen
- Digital handlers
- Consultancy networks
Particular attention is reportedly being given to the role of RK Consultancy and its operator Rakesh Mandawaria, who is suspected to be linked to the initial stages of the network.
Investigation Expanding Across Multiple States
The agency believes the paper leak operation may have functioned as a highly organized interstate racket involving logistics channels, digital communication systems, and financial transactions.
Further arrests and raids are expected as investigators continue tracing the complete supply chain behind the NEET-UG 2026 leak.
The scandal has once again triggered nationwide concerns over the integrity of competitive examinations and the growing influence of organized paper leak mafias in India’s education system.
