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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.