A chemistry teacher in Sikar spent hours examining a viral PDF and by midnight concluded that the NEET-UG 2026 question paper had been leaked. The 35-year-old teacher, who had been helping prepare answer keys for the exam, returned to his rented room around 6 pm on May 3, exhausted from the high-pressure coaching season in Rajasthan. He expected a quiet end to the day.
However, his landlord alerted him about a PDF circulating online. "My landlord told me, 'Sir, there is some PDF going around.' I checked it and was aghast," the teacher told TOI. The discovery has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the medical entrance exam.
Teacher's Investigation
The teacher, who wishes to remain anonymous, spent hours cross-referencing the PDF with official sample papers and memory-based recollections from students. He noted several matching questions and patterns that indicated a genuine leak. By midnight, he was certain that the paper had been compromised.
Implications of the Leak
This incident adds to a history of exam irregularities in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has faced criticism over security lapses in previous exams. The leak could lead to calls for a re-examination or stricter protocols.
Authorities have not yet commented on the matter. The teacher's account provides firsthand evidence of the breach, which may prompt an official investigation.
