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CBI chargesheet claims paper setting done at NTA's Okhla building: What key evidence did agency find?

CBI chargesheet in NEET-UG leak case includes digital forensic evidence, including records from an access-control app used by Kulkarni’s residential society.

By Garvit Bhirani·Aug 7·livemint.com·1 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

NEET-UG leak 2026: CBI chargesheet claims paper setting done at NTA's Okhla building: What key evidence did agency find? | Today News
NEET-UG leak 2026: CBI chargesheet claims paper setting done at NTA's Okhla building: What key evidence did agency find? | Today NewsImage: livemint.com

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused persons for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The agency found key evidence in digital forensic data and call records.

Why it matters

The chargesheet highlights procedural lapses and digital evidence, potentially impacting NTA's credibility and exam security protocols.

The CBI says they found out where the exam questions came from by looking at a special app used by Kulkarni's building. They also checked phone calls to see who was around when the questions were leaked.

Analysis

{"#digital-evidence":"CBI uses extensive digital forensic evidence to support its claims. The agency found that the process of paper setting, translation, and back translation was carried out at the NTA’s Okhla office in a secured environment. Key records include data from an access-control app used by Kulkarni's residential society.","#procedural-lapses":"The CBI identified several procedural lapses within the NTA that allowed for the leak of confidential exam questions. These include the use of an access-control app and call data records to establish students' presence at the society in Pune.","#coaching-centre-involvement":"The chargesheet also implicates coaching centre owner Shivraj Raghunankar as an accused, who allegedly received question papers from Kulkarni. The agency found that the accused were involved on different dates between March and April, leaving them sufficient time to return to Pune before the May 3 examination."}

Key points

  • CBI chargesheet claims paper setting done at NTA’s Okhla building
  • Digital forensic evidence includes access-control app records from Kulkarni's residential society
  • Procedural lapses identified within NTA allowed for leak of exam questions
The Upside

If this is true, it could lead to better security measures for future exams and help prevent similar leaks in the future.

The Downside

However, if these accusations are false, it could damage trust in the NTA and CBI's credibility.

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Aug 7, 2026

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