The authorities say that Shivraj Motegaonkar was an “active member of the organised gang" behind the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. In collusion with other accused persons, Motegaonkar obtained the ‘guess paper’ and its answers on 23rd April, around ten days prior to the exam.
It has now emerged that the children from the Biwal family who secured second division in 12th standard, and 50% average marks in coaching, but somehow scored over 90% in the NEET exam and secured government medical college seats.
A handwritten note containing around 410 questions, with a 281-question set, circulated among students over WhatsApp, Telegram groups and coaching networks, particularly in Rajasthan’s Sikar, Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, and other coaching hubs.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a statement on 12th May, and said that the NEET UG examination conducted on 3rd May stands cancelled and a fresh date for reconducting the exam will be announced later.
Overall, 26 Railway officials have been arrested in this case so far, CBI said. Searches were conducted at 8 locations, which resulted in the recovery of Rs. 1.17 crore in cash.
"Let this van be taken away and in return, give me ₹25 lakh per day and provide an alternate space that can be used as a washroom..." Prashant Kishor said.