A major escalation in the NEET 2026 controversy has emerged after a report by Aaj Tak claimed that the NEET-UG question paper was printed in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and that a pre-exam “guess paper” allegedly contained a large portion of the actual exam questions, triggering suspicions of a possible paper leak.

The matter is now being probed by Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), with central agencies also examining the case.

According to the report, investigators are looking into claims that more than half of the NEET question paper, around 150 to 200 questions out of nearly 300, matched or closely resembled the circulated guess paper, particularly in Biology and Chemistry sections.

The probe has also flagged a crucial timeline detail. A counsellor is said to have received the alleged “guess paper” as early as April 29, days before the May 3 NEET-UG 2026 exam. The document is believed to have been passed through a chain involving a medical student in Kerala and coaching-related networks before reaching students.

Investigators are now examining whether the material was a prediction-based coaching compilation or an actual leak of the exam content. Reports suggest that in several cases, questions appeared not only similar but also in the same order, further deepening suspicion.

Another major angle under scrutiny is the claim that the NEET question paper was printed in Jaipur itself, raising questions over whether any breach occurred during printing or handling. Authorities are reviewing the entire chain of custody, including printing, packaging, transport, and distribution to exam centres.

The report also claims that the alleged “guess paper” was circulated within coaching networks and in some cases sold for nearly ₹5 lakh, indicating a possible organised racket if proven true. Investigators are now tracing financial and digital links connected to its distribution.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has maintained that NEET-UG 2026 was conducted under strict security protocols. It said it received inputs regarding suspected malpractice on May 7, which were subsequently escalated to central agencies on May 8 for verification. However, no confirmation of a paper leak has been made at this stage.

With SOG leading the Rajasthan probe, agencies are now focusing on verifying the authenticity of the guess paper, identifying the source of circulation, and conducting a detailed question-by-question comparison with the official NEET paper.