
Akanksha Chaturvedi dreamed of becoming a doctor. Like millions of students across India, she spent years preparing for NEET. But after the examination was cancelled amid the paper leak controversy, the 20-year-old reportedly died by suicide, leaving behind a heartbreaking note for her parents. Her tragic death has reignited concerns about the immense pressure faced by students and the impact of examination controversies on young lives. Akanksha is not the only aspirant whose life has been lost amid the NEET crisis. As the debate intensifies, questions are being raised about accountability, mental health, and the future of India's examination system.