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NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Coimbatore, Citing Fear of Re-Exam
NDTV·Thursday, 18 June 2026
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Coimbatore died by suicide after the exam was cancelled and a re-examination was announced. She had expressed fear and anxiety about retaking the test and worry about the financial burden on her father. Investigators said she was distressed over having to reappear for the test.
Why It Matters
This tragedy highlights the crushing mental health pressure on lakhs of medical entrance aspirants across India, many of whom sit the exam multiple times.
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