Father Paid ₹10 Lakh for Alleged NEET Paper Leak, Son Could Score Only 107 Marks: CBI Probe

In a major revelation in the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, investigators claim that an accused father paid ₹10 lakh to obtain the leaked examination paper for his son, but the student managed to answer questions worth only 107 marks in the exam.

According to sources linked to the investigation, accused Dinesh Bival admitted during questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that he had purchased the leaked question paper for his son, Rishi, hoping to improve his chances in the highly competitive medical entrance examination. However, despite reportedly receiving access to a paper believed to contain questions worth nearly 600 marks, the student allegedly failed to perform as expected.

The ongoing investigation has also brought attention to a flat in Sikar, Rajasthan, which investigators suspect may have played a significant role in the distribution of the leaked papers. Dinesh reportedly rented the flat for his son, who was preparing for NEET in the coaching hub city. Authorities believe the premises may have been used to share leaked material with multiple candidates.

According to investigating agencies, Mangilal and Dinesh Bival allegedly acted as couriers within the network, helping circulate the suspected leaked question paper among students. Officials are also probing whether coaching circles in Sikar had any connection to the operation, considering the city’s reputation as one of India’s biggest centers for competitive exam preparation.

The CBI has informed the court that the case extends beyond a simple paper leak and may involve a much larger network, including possible insider involvement. The agency sought police custody of five arrested accused, arguing that extensive interrogation was necessary to identify other individuals linked to the case, trace money transactions, and prevent tampering with evidence.

Investigators are examining mobile phones, deleted chats, call records, and digital devices, while forensic teams attempt to recover crucial data allegedly erased from seized smartphones. The agency believes digital evidence could reveal the true scale of the operation and expose additional names connected to the case.

According to the investigation, the alleged network stretched from Nashik to Gurugram, where middlemen reportedly facilitated deals worth ₹10–12 lakh for access to leaked exam material. Authorities claim students were promised around 150 matching questions from the final examination to secure high scores and admissions to top medical colleges.

The CBI also alleges that leaked papers were circulated among relatives, friends, and multiple aspirants. Reports suggest candidates’ information, including documents and roll numbers, was exchanged through WhatsApp and Instagram, while question papers were allegedly sent via Telegram PDF files.

Officials suspect the network gradually expanded by encouraging students to bring in more candidates in exchange for benefits, including free access to the alleged leaked papers. Meanwhile, forensic analysis of confiscated devices is underway, and investigators say more arrests or revelations could emerge as the probe progresses.

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