NEET 2026 leak shock: 140 questions allegedly matched from Rajasthan ‘guess paper’
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An investigation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police has revealed that a handwritten ‘guess paper’ or question bank was circulated in Sikar two days before the NEET (UG) examination conducted on May 3, 2026. This paper reportedly has 281 questions, out of which 140 questions were asked in the actual examination on May 3.
In NEET examination, each correct question carries 4 marks, so the fact that 140 questions were matched means that a paper worth approximately 560 marks was released before the exam. The examination itself is of 720 marks. Reports suggest that not only the questions, but also the sequence of options was the same as the original paper.
The SOG investigation has begun and traced the matter to a Churu-based MBBS student studying in a medical college in Keralam, as per reports. The student had sent the material to a friend in Sikar on May 1, which reached thousands of students through coaching networks, PG administrators and career counselors. The paper was sold for ₹20,000 to ₹2 lakh, but by the night before the examination, copies were allegedly being circulated for around ₹30,000.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reportedly admitted that it is aware of the Rajasthan SOG investigation, adding that it came to know about the irregularities four days after the examination and has immediately handed over the relevant details to investigating agencies.
The National Testing Agency is aware of reports concerning the action initiated by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group in connection with alleged irregularities around NEET (UG) 2026. The following is placed on record for the information of candidates, parents, and the public.…
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 10, 2026
The incident has revived memories of the 2024 NEET controversy, when the increase in marks and allegations of paper leaks triggered protests by students and opposition parties across the country and a hearing was held in the Supreme Court.
