New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chargesheeted three subject experts of the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday who were involved in setting the question paper of the NEET-UG 2026, alleging criminal breach of trust while working as public servants. Other offences were also added in connection to the paper leak case of the now-cancelled examination which was held on 3 May this year.

The CBI has named Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar in its chargesheet.

Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, relating to criminal breach of trust by a public servant, provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the Prevention of Cor...