Karnataka teen dies days after NEET exam goes well; father wonders if ‘some feelings’ about re-exam played role
An 18-year-old girl in Karnataka died by suicide shortly after performing well in the NEET-UG exam, which was later cancelled due to a paper leak. Her father expressed confusion over her decision, noting that there were no apparent issues in their family life. The incident has raised concerns about the mental health impact of exam cancellations on students.
- ▪The student had passed her PUC exam with 92 percent marks and reportedly performed well in the NEET exam.
- ▪The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled after a paper leak was confirmed, leading to a re-exam scheduled for June 21.
- ▪This case is not isolated, as other NEET aspirants have also died by suicide following exam cancellations.
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Karnataka teen dies days after NEET exam goes well; father wonders if ‘some feelings’ about re-exam played roleThe student's father said that she had passed the PUC exam with 92 per cent marks, and had “performed well” in the NEET exam.Updated on: May 24, 2026 1:43 PM ISTEdited by Poorva JoshiShare viaCopy link An 18-year old girl reportedly died by suicide in Karnataka's Kalaburgi district, days after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 exam which was later cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) over paper leak allegations.A police official passes by a poster during a protest staged by Youth Congress members over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam.
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