He had given NEET-UG examination twice before. The results were not as expected. Therefore, in 2026, he sat the exam for the third time. The test went well. This time he was sure to get a good score. But suddenly there was lightning without a cloud.
Exam canceled due to NEET-UG question paper leak. 21-year-old Hrithik Mishra could not accept the situation. That’s the complaint. The young man committed suicide by hanging himself on Wednesday night.
On Thursday, the NEET-UG scam brought news of a tragic end. Hrithik’s hanging body was recovered from his house this morning. His family claimed that he tested very well in his third attempt. This young man is confident about getting a seat in medical school. But he was devastated to hear that the exam had been canceled and he would have to retake it.
The father claims that his son has taken this extreme step due to extreme uncertainty and mental exhaustion after receiving the news of question paper leak. Hrithik’s close friends also said that the question paper leak has created frustration among the students.
A NEET candidate committed suicide in Goa on Tuesday night. However, it is not clear whether the cancellation of the exam is related to the tragedy. Police are investigating the incident.
NEET candidate’s suicide has sparked political controversy. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal expressed his anger over the Goa incident on social media. He questioned the utter failure of the entire examination system.
The CBI is currently investigating the scam. Although the exam has been declared cancelled, the date of the new exam has not been announced yet. Millions of candidates are waiting. Their anxiety is increasing.
Psychologists and educators say the uncertainty after years of preparation is creating tremendous stress for students. According to them, a clear decision should be taken in this regard immediately, otherwise the mental health risks of the students may increase.
