NEET-UG 2026 leak: Three NTA subject experts chargesheeted by CBI; may get life sentence if proven guilty
The CBI has named Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar in its chargesheet.
Three NTA subject experts involved in setting the question paper for the NEET-UG 2026 have been chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar are alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust while serving as public servants. The charges include the leak of the now-canceled examination's confidential material, which could result in a life sentence if proven guilty.
Mandhare is also accused of receiving and retaining leaked physics questions dishonestly and misappropriating them for monetary gain. She allegedly collaborated with others to leak the questions and provide unauthorized tutoring to candidates. The CBI identified the experts through a beautician, Manisha Sanjay Waghmare, who distributed the leaked paper to NEET aspirants across states like Rajasthan and Haryana.
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