Mobilising Students, Special Coaching: How Arrested NTA-Linked Prof PV Kulkarni Became ‘Kingpin’ of NEET Paper Leak Case
The agency said PV Kulkarni had access to question papers and mobilized students for special coaching classes where questions and answers were dictated.
- On Friday, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested chemistry lecturer P.V. Kulkarni in Pune, identifying him as the alleged 'kingpin' behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- During late April, Kulkarni allegedly conducted special coaching classes at his Pune residence where he dictated questions to students, assisted by Manisha Waghmare, ensuring the leaked material matched the May 3 examination paper.
- The investigation has led to eight total arrests, including Dhananjay Nivrutti Lokhande, Nashik-based Shubham Khairnar, and Yash Yadav, as the CBI seized digital devices containing incriminating chats and leaked question papers.
- A Delhi court granted the agency six days' custody of Lokhande on Friday, with Special CBI Judge Ajay Gupta stating the need to 'unearth the entire conspiracy' and recover incriminating material.
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced a re-examination for June 21 and confirmed the NEET-UG will shift to computer-based format next year, acknowledging a 'breach' in the May 3 test.
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The CBI has arrested PV Kulkarni, the mastermind of the NEET paper leak case, from Pune. A total of eight people have been arrested so far in this case. This CBI action is part of the overall investigation into the NEET paper leak. This arrest reveals the depth of the case and the direction of the investigation.
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The Economic TimesNEET-UG 2026 leak: CBI arrests chemistry lecturer, probes possible NTA link
The CBI has apprehended PV Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak. Kulkarni allegedly provided leaked question papers and answers to students. The CBI is actively investigating the potential involvement of National Testing Agency officials in the leak. Several individuals have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the examination irregularities.
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