CBI Chargesheet Reveals How NEET-UG 2026 Paper Was Allegedly Leaked Through Memory and Handwritten Chits

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed fresh details about the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, claiming that three subject experts associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA) used memory, handwritten chits and marked textbook passages to illegally reconstruct examination questions before they reached candidates. The allegations are part of a chargesheet recently filed by the agency in a Delhi court.

According to the CBI, the accused experts did not physically remove official question papers from the NTA's confidential unit. Instead, investigators allege they memorised several questions during the paper-setting process and later wrote them down after leaving the secure facility. For lengthy or technical questions, they allegedly prepared small handwritten notes, or "chits", to ensure the questions could be recreated accurately. In some cases, they also reportedly marked relevant sections in NCERT textbooks to help reconstruct the examination paper.

The investigation further claims that security arrangements inside the confidential section were inadequate. The experts were allegedly not frisked while entering or leaving the restricted area, allowing handwritten notes to be carried out unnoticed. Although CCTV cameras were installed, investigators believe the surveillance system was insufficient to prevent or detect the alleged insider leak.

The CBI has named 13 accused in its chargesheet, including the three subject experts, alleging that the reconstructed questions were passed through intermediaries and eventually reached selected candidates before the examination. The agency has supported its case with witness statements, forensic analysis and other documentary evidence. The allegations, however, are yet to be tested in court, and all accused will have the opportunity to present their defence during the trial.

The case has once again raised concerns over the integrity of India's largest medical entrance examination. NEET-UG is the gateway to undergraduate medical and dental admissions across the country, and any breach of its confidentiality has far-reaching consequences for millions of aspirants competing for limited seats.

Education experts say the latest findings highlight the need for stronger safeguards within examination bodies. Measures such as mandatory frisking of personnel, stricter access controls, real-time monitoring of confidential workspaces, and enhanced internal audits are expected to come under greater focus as authorities review the existing examination security framework. The investigation into the alleged paper leak is continuing, and further legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks as the court examines the evidence presented by the CBI.