What happened (CBI’s reported timeline)
CBI reported that leaked NEET question papers took about two weeks to be uploaded. The reported implication is that the leak pathway involved a sequence of steps over time, not only a single instantaneous breach.
What CBI is investigating: access and circulation pathways
CBI’s investigation focuses on how NEET question papers were accessed and how leaked material was circulated. The reported upload duration is used to support the idea that investigators can reconstruct a chain of events across multiple stages.
Background: why leaks threaten public-exam integrity
Public examinations require secure handling of question papers, including controlled access, secured storage, and time-bound dissemination within a defined process. When question papers leak, the fairness of the exam is undermined because candidates do not get the same conditions. Governance questions then shift to institutional controls, accountability, and prevention of unauthorised digital dissemination.
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