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On May 2, 2026, a student in Kerala sent a WhatsApp message with 300 alleged NEET questions to his father in Sikar, Rajasthan. The father, who ran a PG hostel, distributed these questions to students. After the exam, he found that 135 out of 180 questions, including all 90 biology and all 45 chemistry questions, matched the actual NEET paper. This was a critical leak for an exam deciding the future of over 2.2 million students, leading to its unprecedented cancellation by the NTA.
The cancellation of the NEET exam after students had prepared for months, sold study materials, and anticipated a break, caused significant emotional and financial distress. Many students were forced to retake the exam, adding two more months of preparation. The video advises students to have B plans and C plans in life and offers a guide with 100 career options to explore alternatives beyond conventional paths.
The NEET paper was reportedly leaked from a printing press in Nashik, Maharashtra, using a high-definition portable scanner and a shadow server to avoid detection. A medical student, Shubham Khernar, bought a physical copy for ₹10 lakhs, created a soft copy, and sold it for ₹15 lakhs. This led to the creation of a 'guest paper' in Gurgaon, containing 125 out of 135 original questions and other questions to avoid suspicion. This paper was then sold for ₹30 lakhs to brothers Mangilal and Dinesh Bival, who further circulated it widely among aspirants.
After discovering the extent of the leak, the father initially tried to file a complaint at the Udyog Nagar Police Station in Sikar but was dismissed. He then contacted the NTA, which involved the Central Intelligence Bureau and the Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG). The SOG initially downplayed the incident but later found widespread circulation of the paper, concluding it was a large-scale leak. On May 12, the NTA cancelled the exam, and the investigation was handed over to the CBI.
Dinesh Bival, one of the key figures in distributing the leaked paper, is identified as a member of the BJP's youth wing, with photos showing his association with BJP leaders, including Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar. Reports suggest the Bival brothers knew about the leak a month in advance, and their four children had cleared NEET the previous year, raising suspicions of prior leaks. The video highlights a blame game between Rajasthan and Maharashtra over the leak's origin and criticizes the NTA for denying a full paper leak despite a high number of matching questions.
This is not an isolated incident, as a similar NEET paper leak occurred in 2024, leading to protests and a CBI investigation, but no structural reforms. The NTA's denial of a leak, despite 135 out of 180 questions matching, has led to public distrust. The video questions who will compensate students for the mental and emotional toll of a re-exam and emphasizes that without systemic changes and accountability, such scams will continue. It encourages students to pursue diverse career paths beyond traditional high-stakes exams.