At least 12 NEET-UG 2026 retest candidates die by suicide
After the NEET-UG 2026 exam was canceled due to a suspected paper leak, a retest was scheduled for June 21.
Sadly, at least 12 students across India who were set to take the new exam have died by suicide, highlighting just how overwhelming this process has felt for many.
Families report anxiety, no suicide notes
Families say their children struggled with anxiety and academic pressure after the retest was announced.
In several cases, no suicide notes were left behind, leaving families searching for answers.
One student from Rajasthan, who had been confident about his original performance, died just days after hearing about the retest.
Another in Goa wrote that he simply couldn't face yet another exam.
Financial worries and fear of failure also played a role in some cases, raising important questions about student mental health during high-stakes exams like NEET-UG.