Central Probe Agency Takes Over NEET Paper Leak Issue, Files Fresh Case

A fresh case has been filed in the alleged paper leak in medical entrance exam NEET by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which has taken charge of the probe following a complaint by the Ministry of Human Resources. The fresh case against unidentified persons alleges fraud and criminal conspiracy. The accused arrested by the states will also be taken into custody, sources said.

The CBI takeover of the case comes a day after the government announced that the probe into the alleged irregularities would be handed over to the central agency.

There were allegations of irregularities, including cheating, impersonation and other malpractices after the results of the NEET-UG 2024 was declared on June 4 -- days before schedule.