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'

As millions of candidates appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday (June 21), a controversy erupted at an examination centre in Rajasthan's Ajmer after a student alleged she was denied entry for wearing a burqa, prompting intervention by authorities and a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA).&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, the candidate said she was stopped from entering the examination centre because she was wearing a burqa and a dupatta. She claimed that she had appeared for the original NEET-UG examination on May 3 in the same attire without facing any objections.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-bollywood-to-cricket-how-yoga-became-india-s-biggest-global-success-story-1782040787501">12th International Yoga Day: From Bollywood to cricket, how yoga became India's biggest global success story</a>&nbsp;"I was in the same attire then as I am now: wearing a burqa and a dupatta. Initially, they said I would have to remove the dupatta to enter; then they insisted I had to remove the burqa as well. If the NTA has permitted us, these people cannot stop us. If I am to take the exam and they don't allow me in this attire, then I simply won't take it," the student told ANI. There was also a report that students were asked to remove or cut their kalava (A religious thread in their hands) before entering the exam center.&nbsp;Under the NTA's NEET-UG examination guidelines, candidates are permitted to wear articles of faith, provided they report to the examination centre well in advance to facilitate security checks and frisking procedures.&nbsp;The student's father also alleged that his daughter had taken the May 3 examination while wearing a burqa and that the family had suggested alternative arrangements for verification."My daughter took the exam on May 3, and she took it while wearing the burqa. Rule 18 states that you are permitted to attend while wearing your religious attire. We told them to call a female staff member to conduct a thorough check and have the burqa removed in a private area behind a screen, but they refused," he told ANI.&nbsp;In response to the incident, the NTA said the candidate was ultimately allowed to enter the examination centre and to appear for the re-examination. Ajmer Circle Officer (North) Shivam Joshi said the dispute arose due to a lack of clarity regarding certain examination rules and was resolved after clarification from senior officials.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-re-exam-tight-security-outside-centres-across-nation-1782031486369">NEET-UG re-exam: Tight security outside centres across nation</a>&nbsp;"Apart from this, there are no disputes at the examination centre, and all students have been admitted peacefully," Joshi told ANI.

During the NEET-UG re-examination in Ajmer, a student was initially denied entry for wearing a burqa. The dispute, which caused brief controversy, was resolved after NTA guidelines clarification.

As millions of candidates appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday (June 21), a controversy erupted at an examination centre in Rajasthan's Ajmer after a student alleged she was denied entry for wearing a burqa, prompting intervention by authorities and a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Speaking to reporters, the candidate said she was stopped from entering the examination centre because she was wearing a burqa and a dupatta. She claimed that she had appeared for the original NEET-UG examination on May 3 in the same attire without facing any objections. Also read: 12th International Yoga Day: From Bollywood to cricket, how yoga became India's biggest global success story "I was in the same attire then as I am now: wearing a burqa and a dupatta. Initially, they said I would have to remove the dupatta to enter; then they insisted I had to remove the burqa as well. If the NTA has permitted us, these people cannot stop us. If I am to take the exam and they don't allow me in this attire, then I simply won't take it," the student told ANI. There was also a report that students were asked to remove or cut their kalava (A religious thread in their hands) before entering the exam center. Under the NTA's NEET-UG examination guidelines, candidates are permitted to wear articles of faith, provided they report to the examination centre well in advance to facilitate security checks and frisking procedures. The student's father also alleged that his daughter had taken the May 3 examination while wearing a burqa and that the family had suggested alternative arrangements for verification. "My daughter took the exam on May 3, and she took it while wearing the burqa. Rule 18 states that you are permitted to attend while wearing your religious attire. We told them to call a female staff member to conduct a thorough check and have the burqa removed in a private area behind a screen, but they refused," he told ANI. In response to the incident, the NTA said the candidate was ultimately allowed to enter the examination centre and to appear for the re-examination. Ajmer Circle Officer (North) Shivam Joshi said the dispute arose due to a lack of clarity regarding certain examination rules and was resolved after clarification from senior officials. Also read: NEET-UG re-exam: Tight security outside centres across nation "Apart from this, there are no disputes at the examination centre, and all students have been admitted peacefully," Joshi told ANI.

During the NEET-UG re-examination in Ajmer, a student was initially denied entry for wearing a burqa. The dispute, which caused brief controversy, was resolved after NTA guidelines clarification.

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

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