A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Coimbatore died by suicide, prompting widespread protests demanding justice and reigniting debates over the controversial medical entrance exam.
They demanded an exemption for Tamil Nadu from NEET
Jun 18, 2026
01:03 pm
What's the storyA 19-year-old National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Anunkeerthana, died by suicide in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Investigators stated she was distressed over having to retake the test.
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