Overview
- Investigators in Rajasthan report a handwritten question bank shared before the May 3 NEET included about 120–140 items that matched the actual paper.
- The Rajasthan SOG has questioned suspects across Sikar, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu and Dehradun, with 13 detentions reported and searches widening to trace the source and sales network.
- NTA says the May 3 test ran under full security protocols, and after getting inputs late May 7 it alerted central agencies on May 8 and is sharing data for the inquiry.
- Leads point to material moving from an MBBS student in Kerala to contacts in Sikar and spreading over WhatsApp and other encrypted apps, with copies allegedly sold for large sums.
- Officials say it is not yet confirmed as a paper leak, and any action on results will follow agency findings in a case that could reshape rankings and trust in the exam process.