The cancellation of the NEET exam has left lakhs of medical aspirants angry, exhausted, and unsure of what lies ahead. While the National Testing Agency has announced a re-test and fee refunds, students, parents, and teachers say the damage goes far beyond logistics: their trust in the system has collapsed.
Pushkar, a student from Bihar, has spent three years preparing for NEET. This was his second attempt. “After the exam, I was certain I would get into a good college. My family believed they would finally see ‘Dr.’ before my name. Now that faith is gone.”
