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21-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide After First Round Counselling Failure
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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A 21‑year‑old student who had been preparing for the NEET exam took his own life after not clearing the first round of counselling.
A 21‑year‑old student, who had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), died by suicide after failing to secure a seat in the first round of counselling.
The incident came to light when the student’s family reported the tragedy to local authorities.
The NEET counselling process, which allocates seats to medical colleges based on exam scores, is known for its intense competition and high stakes.
The case has drawn attention to the mental health challenges faced by aspirants and the need for better support mechanisms during the selection process.
The incident came to light when the student’s family reported the tragedy to local authorities.
The NEET counselling process, which allocates seats to medical colleges based on exam scores, is known for its intense competition and high stakes.
The case has drawn attention to the mental health challenges faced by aspirants and the need for better support mechanisms during the selection process.