The Economic Times

19-year-old NEET re-exam candidate dies by suicide in Maharashtra; police probe underway

A 19-year-old medical aspirant died by suicide after receiving her NEET re-examination score. She was disheartened by her score of 166 marks in the recent exam. Her father stated she prepared well but faced stress due to exam irregularities. Parents of another deceased aspirant demanded justice and compensation from the government. Union Minister JP Nadda announced compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died.