Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has identified the alleged kingpin behind the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak case, claiming that the accused played a crucial role in leaking question papers ahead of the national-level medical entrance examination.

According to the CBI, the accused, P.V. Kulkarni, a Chemistry lecturer associated with the examination process on behalf of the National Testing Agency (NTA), had access to the NEET-UG 2026 question papers. Investigators alleged that Kulkarni exploited his position to orchestrate the leak.

The probe revealed that during the last week of April 2026, Kulkarni allegedly mobilised students with the assistance of another accused, Manisha Waghmare, who was arres...