‘Come back, my son’: Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger
Summary
A major medical entrance exam in India called NEET was canceled after reports of a question paper leak. This caused protests and distress among millions of students, including some suicides, as they lost the chance to get into medical schools. One student, Pradeep Kumar, who was confident of passing, tragically took his own life after the exam was canceled.Key Facts
- NEET is an important exam for admission to medical colleges in India and abroad, with about 2.3 million test-takers competing for fewer than 130,000 seats.
- The exam held on May 3 was canceled by the Indian government on May 12 due to a paper leak.
- Many students protested the cancellation, expressing anger and frustration over the decision.
- Four students, including Pradeep Kumar, died by suicide following the exam cancellation.
- Pradeep had prepared for years and was confident he had scored enough to be admitted to a top government medical college.
- His family spent significant money on coaching, selling land and savings to support his dream of becoming a doctor.
- The National Testing Agency (NTA), which organizes the exam, is responsible for securing the test papers.
- The cancellation has raised concerns about fairness and access in education, especially for poorer students relying on public medical colleges.
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