Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) The investigation into the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2026 paper leak case has taken a significant turn, with the Central Bureau of Investigation uncovering fresh details about the alleged racket that first drew attention in Rajasthan’s Sikar district.

According to investigators, the accused Dinesh Biwal allegedly paid nearly Rs 10 lakh to obtain a leaked National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test question paper for his son, Rishi Biwal.

However, despite allegedly having access to the paper in advance, Rishi reportedly managed to answer only 107 marks’ worth of questions in the examination.

The case has intensified after Rishi Biwal’s academic marksheet surfaced online, reportedly showing that he cleared the examination with the help of grace marks.

Sources associated with the investigation said Dinesh Biwal admitted during questioning that he had procured the leaked paper for his son.

Investigators claim the arrangement involved a payment of around Rs 10 lakh, though the expected result was not achieved.

The revelation has become one of the first major disclosures in the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the nationwide examination scam.

Dinesh Biwal had earlier attracted public attention in 2025 after posting on social media that five children from his family had successfully cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test.

Investigative agencies are now examining whether irregularities may have occurred in that examination cycle as well.

The Central Bureau of Investigation suspects that leaked papers may have been used then as well to secure admissions.

The Central Bureau of Investigation believes the operation was part of a larger organised network spanning multiple states.

According to investigators, leaked papers and related Portable Document Format files were allegedly circulated through Telegram and WhatsApp groups using a chain of agents and intermediaries.

Officials also identified a flat in Sikar that was allegedly being used as a coordination centre for distributing papers and managing communication with candidates.

Investigators said some members of the network acted as couriers, physically delivering leaked material to candidates.

Dinesh Biwal and certain family members are suspected of playing this role.

The agency has reportedly identified nearly 150 students who may have links to the network and are currently under scrutiny.

Officials informed the court that the case may also involve the destruction of digital evidence, suspicious financial transactions, and possible insider involvement.

Investigators say the alleged racket operated across several locations, including Sikar, Gurugram, Nashik, and other parts of Rajasthan.

In some cases, students were allegedly given compilations of 500–600 “important” or likely questions to gain an unfair advantage in the examination.

According to agencies, deals were allegedly struck with students and parents in exchange for money.

Initial communication and negotiations reportedly took place through social media platforms.

The case has once again raised serious concerns about the security and transparency of competitive examinations in India.

The Central Bureau of Investigation is continuing its efforts to identify the main source of the leak and the key individuals behind the network.

–IANS

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