NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: ‘Mastermind’ Biology Lecturer Manisha Mandhare Arrested, ‘Was Appointed by NTA as Expert’
Investigators said the lecturer mobilised candidates, ran coaching at her Pune residence and disclosed questions that matched the exam paper.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested senior botany lecturer Manisha Gurunath Mandhare on Saturday for her alleged role as a mastermind in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
- In April 2026, Mandhare mobilized prospective candidates through Pune consultant Manisha Waghmare, arrested May 14, and disclosed botany and zoology questions during special coaching classes at her residence.
- Latur police investigations revealed 42 questions from a mock test matched exactly with the actual NEET-UG examination paper held on May 3, substantiating the leak allegations.
- The CBI has arrested nine individuals across Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, and Ahilyanagar, while searches at six locations yielded laptops, bank statements, and incriminating documents.
- Investigating teams are currently searching for associates of PV Kulkarni, another alleged 'paper leak kingpin' arrested Friday, as they trace beneficiaries involved in distributing leaked papers.
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Asian NewsNEET UG 2026 Exam Paper Leak Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday (May 16, 2026) arrested senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare from Pune, Maharashtra, in Delhi after a long interrogation in the NEET UG 2026 Biology paper leak case. The CBI has so far arrested a total of 9 accused in this case. Meanwhile, after the arrest of Biology lecturer Manisha Mandhare, Principal Professor Dr. Nivedita Gajanan Ekbote of Mod…
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: ‘Mastermind’ biology lecturer Manisha Mandhare arrested, ‘was appointed by NTA as expert’
Manisha Mandhare, a biology lecturer, was part of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) paper-setting committee for NEET-UG held on May 3, officials said. She allegedly leaked biology questions of the NEET examination.
The CBI has arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandare, a senior botany teacher from Pune, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Manisha Mandare is believed to be the mastermind behind the NEET-UG biology paper leak. Previously, chemistry expert PV Kulkarni was also arrested.
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