NEET-2026: Rajasthan SOG probing paper leak; 600 questions matched
What's the story
A new controversy has emerged over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) is investigating an alleged paper leak after a guess questionnaire was found to be significantly similar to the actual exam. Nearly 600 out of 720 questions in the May 3 NEET exam were reportedly similar to those circulated among students in Sikar, Rajasthan, according to a report by India Today.
Leak investigation
Investigators are trying to ascertain the source of leaked material
Investigators are trying to ascertain if the leaked material was an unusually accurate guess paper or a real leak from the question bank. The sequence of answer options in several questions also matched those in the circulated material, intensifying the controversy. The report cited sources stating that the alleged questionnaire first appeared in Sikar two days before NEET and was sold for prices between ₹20,000 and ₹2 lakh.
Source identified
Material traced to Churu-based MBBS student in Kerala
The SOG has traced the suspected document to a Churu-based MBBS student studying in Kerala. He allegedly shared it with a friend in Sikar on May 1, which then spread through various networks. The material included over 300 handwritten questions from physics, chemistry and biology, with around 140 matching exactly with those in the final exam.
Past controversies
Material circulated through encrypted messaging platforms and social media
The investigation has also revealed that the material was circulated through encrypted messaging platforms and social media. Some chats had the "forwarded many times" tag, indicating wide distribution. A PG operator in Sikar is under scrutiny for allegedly forwarding the material before filing a complaint with the police and the National Testing Agency (NTA). The allegations bring back memories of the 2024 NEET controversy involving paper leaks and irregularities that led to nationwide protests.