NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Rajasthan over exam stress, father says was expecting 650 marks
A medical aspirant in Rajasthan died by suicide following cancellation of entrance exam due to paper leak.
PTC News Desk: Another tragic case of death by suicide linked to NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation has surfaced. A medical aspirant in Rajasthan died by suicide following cancellation of entrance exam due to paper leak. His father said that he performed quite well and was expecting 650 marks this year.
However distressed over the cancellation, he took the tragic step and ended his life.
The student, identified as Pradeep Mahich, a native of Jhunjhunu district, had been living in Sikar with his two sisters for the past three years while preparing for the medical entrance exam at a private coaching institute.
Pradeep had appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. His father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that his son had performed well in the NEET exam and the family expected him to score around 650 marks.
His family said he was confident of securing a government medical seat this year. However cancellation of medical entrance exam caused him severe distress and pushed him into depression and may have led him to this tragic step.
The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination earlier this week following allegations of irregularities and a paper leak, affecting more than 22 lakh aspirants.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the re-examination will be held on June 21. He also said the medical entrance test will move to a computer-based format from next year.
Pradeep had appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. His father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that his son had performed well in the NEET exam and the family expected him to score around 650 marks.
His family said he was confident of securing a government medical seat this year. However cancellation of medical entrance exam caused him severe distress and pushed him into depression and may have led him to this tragic step.
The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination earlier this week following allegations of irregularities and a paper leak, affecting more than 22 lakh aspirants.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the re-examination will be held on June 21. He also said the medical entrance test will move to a computer-based format from next year.