Tragic Incident: NEET Aspirant Found Dead After Exam Cancellation
She hoped to clear NEET after 2 failed attempts, found hanging after exam cancelled
The Indian Express
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A 20-year-old woman from Lal Bagh, North Delhi, was found dead in a suspected suicide after the cancellation of her NEET exam. She had hoped to clear the test following two previous attempts, missing out last year by just four marks. The incident highlights the immense pressure faced by students in competitive exams.
- 01The woman had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for three years.
- 02She missed passing the exam last year by just four marks, which added to her stress.
- 03Her father had high hopes for her success in gaining admission to medical college.
- 04The NEET exam was canceled due to an alleged paper leak, leading to a re-test scheduled for June 21.
- 05The police found her body after family members attempted to cremate her without notifying authorities.
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A 20-year-old woman from Lal Bagh in North Delhi was found hanging in her room, suspected to be a suicide, after her NEET exam was canceled due to a paper leak. She had expressed optimism about finally passing the exam after two previous attempts, missing last year's cutoff by just four marks. Her family described her as being under significant stress due to her long-standing aspiration to enter medical college. On the day of the incident, she was home with her twin sister, who discovered her hanging after they had lunch together. The family, unaware of the legal procedures following a death, took her body to the cremation ground, prompting police involvement. Authorities have since taken the body for a post-mortem examination. This tragic event underscores the intense pressure faced by students in competitive examinations and the need for mental health support.
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This incident highlights the critical mental health challenges faced by students preparing for competitive exams, emphasizing the need for better support systems.
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