CBI Alleges Latur Coaching Owner Paid Rs 5 Lakh for Leaked NEET UG 2026 Chemistry Questions
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleges that Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, owner of a Latur-based coaching centre, paid Rs 5 lakh to P V Kulkarni, a National Testing Agency (NTA) panel member, to obtain leaked chemistry questions for the NEET UG 2026 exam. Motegaonkar's phone contained 36 images with 132 handwritten questions, 111 of which matched the NTA's master question sets. The leak reportedly occurred about 10 days before the May 3 exam. Thirteen individuals have been arrested and are in judicial custody as the investigation continues.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 2%, Centre 97%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- theprint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group primarily presents official statements and allegations from the CBI, focusing on the investigation into the NEET paper leak. Coverage includes details from the prosecution and court proceedings without editorializing. There is minimal representation of defense perspectives or broader political commentary, resulting in a largely procedural and fact-based framing centered on law enforcement and judicial actions.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to serious, reflecting the gravity of the alleged exam malpractice. The coverage emphasizes factual reporting of the investigation, arrests, and evidence without sensational language. While the allegations are serious, the language remains measured, focusing on legal processes and evidence rather than emotive or speculative commentary.