After the Nationwide Testing Company (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG examination 2026 resulting from an alleged paper leak, Maharashtra police on Tuesday (Might 12, 2026) arrested one suspect within the Nashik district to probe the allegations of the examination paper leak.

Additionally learn: NEET-UG 2026 cancelled highlights on May 12, 2026

In accordance with Kiran Kumar Chavan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Nashik Metropolis, a request was obtained from the Rajasthan Police on Tuesday (Might 12, 2026) relating to an accused concerned within the NEET case. Performing on the request, the Crime Department took the accused into custody and can hand him over to the Rajasthan Police upon their arrival.

Mr. Chavan stated, “The accused had modified his look in an try to evade arrest, which initially created difficulties for the police. Nonetheless, he was finally tracked down and arrested utilizing technical proof and surveillance.” 

The accused is claimed to be from Nashik’s Nandgaon village and has been pursuing BAMS. 

On Tuesday (Might 12, 2026), NEET-UG examinations to be held in Might had been cancelled because of the alleged paper leak. The federal government has initiated a CBI enquiry. That is the second time that the query paper has been leaked; the primary was in 2024. As there was not sufficient proof of a “systemic” nationwide leak, the examination was not cancelled. 

The cancellation of NEET has obtained flak from the opposition within the state, as lakhs of scholars are affected. 

NCP-SP chief Rohit Pawar stated, “With the threads of this paper leak case reaching Nashik, Maharashtra is going through important embarrassment. As a result of #NEET rip-off, 22 lakh college students throughout the nation have been affected, together with 2.25 lakh college students from Maharashtra.”

He identified that in 2023, by way of the Yuva Sangharsh Yatra, a requirement was made to carry a legislation regarding paper leaks. After the central authorities supplied the Draft, the state authorities additionally enacted the legislation. Nonetheless, that legislation had many shortcomings. “To deal with these shortcomings, I appealed within the Legislative Meeting, however sadly, it was left unheard,” he posted on X. 

“This has been occurring for years now; solely this time they’ve sufficient proof as a result of the paper was leaked days earlier than the examination. Some huge cash is concerned as personal coaches need to present their success price and entice college students,” alleged Mumbai-based father or mother consultant Sudha Shenoy. 

Rohini Khadse, NCP-SP chief, claimed, “The 131 questions out of 281 questions within the guess paper have been used within the #NEET query paper. As a result of paper leak on this method, the NEET examination has been cancelled.”

“Such large-scale corruption can not occur with out the involvement of individuals throughout the system. A CBI inquiry into this matter will happen. Strict motion have to be taken towards whoever is concerned in it; the Schooling Minister ought to take duty for this failure and resign,” Mr. Khadse stated on X.