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22-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan's Sikar: ‘Expected Him to Score More than 650 Marks’

His family said the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam after a paper leak allegation left the 23-year-old distraught as he expected 650 marks.

  • A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Pradeep Mahich, died by suicide in Sikar, Rajasthan, with his family stating the cancellation of the medical entrance exam left him distraught.
  • The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG exam on May 12 following allegations of a paper leak, which landlord Rajendra noted left the student visibly distressed.
  • Expecting 650 marks on his third attempt, Pradeep from Jhunjhunu district relied on his father, Rajesh, a laborer who sold land to fund his coaching.
  • Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot addressed the mental health impact of repeated exam irregularities, calling for strict government action against those involved in the leak.
  • Shrawan, the student's uncle, urged the government to provide assistance to the family and seize properties of those responsible, as the student faced intense pressure from ongoing academic challenges.
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