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NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe Finds NTA Expert Dictated 132 Chemistry Questions

Analysed 12 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Latur, India·Crime
NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe Finds NTA Expert Dictated 132 Chemistry QuestionsPreviousNext

The NEET-UG paper leak investigation revealed that Pralhad Vithalrao Kulkarni, a National Testing Agency Chemistry expert, dictated 132 Chemistry questions and answers during special classes held at Siddhivinayak Hospital in Latur. The 18-year-old son of coaching center owner Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, a key accused, attended these sessions and recorded the questions. The son later sold notebooks containing these questions. Kulkarni and hospital administrator Manoj Bhagwanrao Shirure have been arrested, and a chargesheet naming 13 accused was filed in a Delhi court.

Sentiment
40%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 51/100.

Outlets measured: httpswwwoutlookindiacom, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 12 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–42/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 12 Aug, 12:36 am. Other outlets followed.

12 Aug, 12:36 am2 sources · 4 h12 Aug, 04:45 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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indianexpress12 Aug, 12:36 am
NEET-UG paper leak case probe: NTA subject expert gave son of coaching centre owner 132 questions
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    httpswwwoutlookindiacom12 Aug, 04:45 am
    NEET-UG Paper Leak: NTA Chemistry Expert Dictated 132 Questions During Latur Hospital Classes Outlook India
  • Accountability flags

    TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

    • abuse of power

      This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

    Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    National Testing Agency
    Enforcement
    Central Bureau of Investigation
    Judiciary
    Delhi Fast-Track Court

    Story context

    Category
    Crime
    Location
    Latur, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    12 Aug 2026
    Key entities
    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)National Testing AgencyLaturCentral Bureau of InvestigationThe Indian ExpressChemistryDelhiDr. RajkumarVideotelephony