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'Expected to score 650 marks': 22-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide

A 22-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Sikar, with his family attributing his death to severe stress following the NEET exam cancellation due to a paper leak. Another 20-year-old MBBS aspirant was found dead in Lakhimpur Kheri, with his family also linking it to the NEET

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'Expected to score 650 marks': 22-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicideA 22-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Sikar, with his family attributing his death to severe stress following the NEET exam cancellation due to a paper leak. Another 20-year-old MBBS aspirant was found dead in Lakhimpur Kheri, with his family also linking it to the NEET
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