- By Vaidika Thapa
- Wed, 13 May 2026 04:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NEET-UG Paper Leak Case: NEET-UG case accused Shubham Khairnar, a 30-year-old resident of Nashik, Maharashtra, has been granted a two-day transit remand. Mumbai’s Killa Court on Wednesday allowed the CBI to take him to Delhi for further investigation. He was earlier arrested by Rajasthan Police in connection with alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 3.
Who Is Shubham Khairnar?
He will be produced before a CBI court on May 14. The CBI said his custody is required to trace other individuals allegedly involved in the case. According to reports, Shubham had cut his hair short to evade arrest. However, the police managed to identify and arrest him by matching his current look with old photographs. Khairnar was previously a student of the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course at Shri Satya Sai University in Sehore.
NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak accused Shubham Khairnar gets two-day transit remand. Mumbai’s Killa Court allows CBI to take Khairnar to Delhi for probe. He will be produced in a Delhi CBI court tomorrow, 14th May. CBI said custody was required to track the other accused in the…
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As the case came to light, the university's management has issued a statement distancing itself from the accused. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Dr Mukesh Tiwari, stated that while Shubham did enroll in the BAMS course in 2021, he never attended college regularly. He further stated that Shubham neither appeared in any university examinations nor participated in any other academic activities conducted by the institution.
Reports indicate that investigating agencies may now also probe his contacts and network. However, there has been no official confirmation so far regarding the involvement of any other individual from Sehore in this case.
Paper Leak Executed Using High-Tech Methods
Investigations have revealed that a digital copy of the NEET question paper was allegedly prepared in Nashik. Instead of using mobile phone cameras, the accused utilised high-definition portable scanners to ensure that the paper reached the "solver gang" with maximum clarity. Telegram groups and other digital platforms are also being scrutinised as part of the investigation into this case.
Currently, the Rajasthan Police and other investigating agencies are working to uncover the entire network involved. The Government has referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe into the allegations. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to re-conduct the examination on dates that will be notified separately.