A 19-year-old medical aspirant who was due to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday (Jun 21) was found dead at her home in Hyderabad's Miyapur area, a day before the test. The tragic death has once again drawn attention to the intense pressure surrounding one of India's most competitive entrance examinations. Police have identified the student as Sheikh Sana. According to investigators, she was found hanging in her room on Saturday (Jun 20) afternoon.<h2>Suicide note found at scene</h2>A note recovered from the scene stated that no one should be held responsible for Sana's death. "No one is responsible for my death. I am taking my life," the note reportedly read. Sana had spent the past year preparing for NEET and was scheduled to take the re-examination on Sunday after the original May 3 test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-re-exam-fresh-scam-surfaces-despite-telegram-ban-rajasthan-youth-arrested-for-selling-fake-papers-1781937484501">NEET re-exam: Rajasthan youth arrested for selling fake papers on Telegram; fresh scam surfaces despite app ban</a>According to police, Sana lived in an apartment with her two younger sisters while their parents worked in Kuwait. The children were looked after by their aunt, who lives nearby. Investigators said the three sisters had breakfast together on Saturday morning before Sana went into her room to study. Hours later, when her siblings called her for lunch, she did not respond.The police were informed of her death later in the evening. They have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to her death.<h2>Another NEET dream cut short</h2>Officials said Sana had scored above 90 per cent in her intermediate examinations and had been focused on securing a medical seat. While the investigation is ongoing, police believe academic stress may have played a role."She has been preparing for NEET for a year. We think the academic pressure caused significant mental distress," a police official said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-aspirant-gets-uae-abu-dhabi-centre-instead-of-nagpur-nta-blames-technical-glitch-after-online-outrage-assigns-new-exam-centre-neet-ug-re-exam-1781941644447">Bizarre&nbsp;NEET admit card error: Aspirant gets Abu Dhabi centre instead of Nagpur, NTA blames 'technical glitch' after online outrage</a>The tragedy adds to a series of student suicides reported from different parts of the country in connection with the medical entrance test. On Sunday, more than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination across India and abroad. For thousands, it was another chance at their medical dream. For Sana, that opportunity never arrived.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or mentally, seeking support from family members, trusted friends, counsellors or mental health professionals can make all the difference.&nbsp;

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at her home in Hyderabad's Miyapur area a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Police recovered a note stating that no one should be held responsible for her death and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

A 19-year-old medical aspirant who was due to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday (Jun 21) was found dead at her home in Hyderabad's Miyapur area, a day before the test. The tragic death has once again drawn attention to the intense pressure surrounding one of India's most competitive entrance examinations. Police have identified the student as Sheikh Sana. According to investigators, she was found hanging in her room on Saturday (Jun 20) afternoon. Suicide note found at scene A note recovered from the scene stated that no one should be held responsible for Sana's death. "No one is responsible for my death. I am taking my life," the note reportedly read. Sana had spent the past year preparing for NEET and was scheduled to take the re-examination on Sunday after the original May 3 test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. Also read | NEET re-exam: Rajasthan youth arrested for selling fake papers on Telegram; fresh scam surfaces despite app ban According to police, Sana lived in an apartment with her two younger sisters while their parents worked in Kuwait. The children were looked after by their aunt, who lives nearby. Investigators said the three sisters had breakfast together on Saturday morning before Sana went into her room to study. Hours later, when her siblings called her for lunch, she did not respond. The police were informed of her death later in the evening. They have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to her death. Another NEET dream cut short Officials said Sana had scored above 90 per cent in her intermediate examinations and had been focused on securing a medical seat. While the investigation is ongoing, police believe academic stress may have played a role. "She has been preparing for NEET for a year. We think the academic pressure caused significant mental distress," a police official said. Also read | Bizarre NEET admit card error: Aspirant gets Abu Dhabi centre instead of Nagpur, NTA blames 'technical glitch' after online outrage The tragedy adds to a series of student suicides reported from different parts of the country in connection with the medical entrance test. On Sunday, more than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination across India and abroad. For thousands, it was another chance at their medical dream. For Sana, that opportunity never arrived. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or mentally, seeking support from family members, trusted friends, counsellors or mental health professionals can make all the difference.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at her home in Hyderabad's Miyapur area a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Police recovered a note stating that no one should be held responsible for her death and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

NEET re-exam: A day before re-examination, Hyderabad aspirant found dead; suicide note says, 'no one is responsible'

In a tragic incident, another NEET aspirant has died by suicide in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore, triggering fresh protests against the government over the examination. This comes after the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) - UG was cancelled following claims of irregularities and paper leak, sparking outrage across the country. In the latest such suicide case over the examination, a 19-year-old student allegedly took her own life on Wednesday (Jun 17) due to distress related to the medical examination, which is rescheduled on Jun 21. According to the police, no suicide note has been recovered and an investigation has been launched into the incident.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ban-hasn-t-stopped-anything-telegram-ceo-criticises-restriction-over-neet-paper-leak-concerns-1781655209533">'Ban hasn't stopped anything': Telegram CEO criticises restriction over NEET paper leak concerns</a>The teen girwas the daughter of a union head in Coimbatore. Her mortal remains were first brought to a private hospital, then taken to the Coimbatore ESI Hospital, where a post-mortem was conducted, ANI reported.Following the incident, members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a protest at the ESI Hospital premises, demanding that they would not receive her body until appropriate relief and justice are ensured to her family.<h2>Other suicide cases linked to NEET examination</h2>In another incident, a 23-year-old NEET aspirant claimed her own life in her house in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Tuesday (June 16). According to reports, she was “dissatisfied over excelling in her studies.” The police said that the victim was a college topper and had scored 96.7 per cent marks in Class 12. A suicide note was recovered from the site.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-force-deploys-aircraft-and-helicopters-to-transport-neet-ug-question-papers-flies-over-200-sorties-1781644740309">Air Force deploys aircraft and helicopters to transport NEET UG question papers, flies over 200 sorties</a>In a similar case, a 22-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide on Monday (Jun 15) ahead of the re-examination, marking the second such death in the district. A suicide note was found at the spot.In Delhi’s Palam Colony, a 17-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide on June 13. The police recovered a handwritten suicide note in which she reportedly apologised to her parents and stated that she could not fulfil their expectations.<a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469">Get help &amp; support for suicide</a>If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore died by suicide ahead of the rescheduled exam, sparking protests. The incident adds to a series of similar deaths linked to NEET-related stress.

In a tragic incident, another NEET aspirant has died by suicide in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore, triggering fresh protests against the government over the examination. This comes after the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) - UG was cancelled following claims of irregularities and paper leak, sparking outrage across the country. In the latest such suicide case over the examination, a 19-year-old student allegedly took her own life on Wednesday (Jun 17) due to distress related to the medical examination, which is rescheduled on Jun 21. According to the police, no suicide note has been recovered and an investigation has been launched into the incident. Also read | 'Ban hasn't stopped anything': Telegram CEO criticises restriction over NEET paper leak concerns The teen girwas the daughter of a union head in Coimbatore. Her mortal remains were first brought to a private hospital, then taken to the Coimbatore ESI Hospital, where a post-mortem was conducted, ANI reported. Following the incident, members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a protest at the ESI Hospital premises, demanding that they would not receive her body until appropriate relief and justice are ensured to her family. Other suicide cases linked to NEET examination In another incident, a 23-year-old NEET aspirant claimed her own life in her house in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Tuesday (June 16). According to reports, she was “dissatisfied over excelling in her studies.” The police said that the victim was a college topper and had scored 96.7 per cent marks in Class 12. A suicide note was recovered from the site. Also read | Air Force deploys aircraft and helicopters to transport NEET UG question papers, flies over 200 sorties In a similar case, a 22-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide on Monday (Jun 15) ahead of the re-examination, marking the second such death in the district. A suicide note was found at the spot. In Delhi’s Palam Colony, a 17-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide on June 13. The police recovered a handwritten suicide note in which she reportedly apologised to her parents and stated that she could not fulfil their expectations. Get help & support for suicide If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore died by suicide ahead of the rescheduled exam, sparking protests. The incident adds to a series of similar deaths linked to NEET-related stress.

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