Indore NEET aspirant Avantika Maurya dies after upper floor fall
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant, Avantika Maurya, died after falling from the upper floors of a residential building in Indore on Thursday night.
She had been struggling with stress after three unsuccessful attempts at the medical entrance exam, according to her family.
Despite being rushed to a local hospital by family members and neighbors, she died early Friday.
Police probe fall, NEET-UG retest scheduled
Avantika was living with her older sister while preparing for NEET.
Police are checking whether her fall was accidental or linked to other circumstances and are reviewing phone records for answers.
This tragedy comes as many students face extra pressure this year: NEET-UG was canceled amid allegations of a question paper leak, and the retest is scheduled for June 21, adding even more uncertainty and anxiety for aspirants.