NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Coimbatore fearing exam results
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A 20-year-old student from Tamil Nadu's Pollachi died by suicide following fear of failing NEET. It was his fourth attempt.
A 20-year-old student from Tamil Nadu's Pollachi died by suicide on Saturday following fear of failing the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET).Keerthivasan, a resident of Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district, was rushed to Pollachi Government Hospital, where he was given first aid. However, he died on the way to Coimbatore Government Hospital, where he was being taken for further treatment.
Keerthivasan appeared for NEET for the fourth time and was in fear of the result of the exam. He had reportedly told his mother that the exam paper was tough, according to the police.This is the fifth case of suicide this year due to fear of failing NEET.A case has been registered with the Kinathukadavu police and an autopsy of the body is being done at the government hospital in Coimbatore.ALSO READ: Another NEET aspirant hangs self in Tamil Nadu's Vellore over fear of failing examALSO READ: Teenage NEET aspirant in Tamil Nadu's Salem ends life hours before exam
