The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating a suspected leak of question papers in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, and has arrested multiple people connected to the alleged leak. Several reports name Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a Pune-based lecturer employed with Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, whom the CBI describes as an accused linked to the leaked Physics question paper. One report says Havaldar is an NTA-appointed examination expert and that she had access to the Physics question papers for NEET-UG 2026 in her role.
Other arrests mentioned in the reports include a Pune Chemistry lecturer, described as having allegedly been involved in the leak through a tuition setting, as well as a Pune biology lecturer. The CBI also names a botany teacher/teacher identified as Mandhare, who officials say was arrested in Delhi after questioning. Additional details in one report mention arrests of a Latur doctor and coaching faculty from Pune, as the probe expands.
All outlets present the arrests as part of an ongoing CBI investigation into suspected paper-leak and alleged access by individuals connected to the exam process.
