As the countdown for the NEET re-examination begins, aspirants are under constant pressure to perform well. The Centre’s decision to ban Telegram to prevent cheating has further shocked students who had their study material on the social media platform.
Students share their ordeal
Ria Bawa of Panipat, a NEET aspirant, said she was apprehensive about how things would go on June 21. She said the questions asked in the exam held on May 3 were moderate, and she would have definitely secured admission in a government college. “I was very happy and relaxed after the exam got over. I had even packed my bags to go to meet my relatives in Patiala,” she said, adding that the reports of the paper leak disturbed her badly.
“It was very shocking for me personally as my paper went well. The cancellation of the exam by the National Testing Agency was a big setback,” she added. “Initially, I didn’t feel like studying at all. Gradually, I convinced myself and resumed preparations,” Bawa said. With less than 24 hours left for the NEET re-exam, scheduled on June 21, she said she hoped that things don’t go haywire this time and was determined to give her best shot.
Aaditya Soin, another NEET aspirant, said they had been going through a tough time and had no idea how difficult the re-exam would be. The paper held on May 3 was relatively easy compared to the previous year's exam, he said, adding that clearing doubts at the last moment takes a toll on health.
NEET aspirant Shivam Goel said the cancellation of the exam held on May 3 was very disturbing. It took around one week to process what had happened, he said, adding that there was no choice except to start preparing again. Notably, the National Testing Agency had cancelled the NEET exam held on May 3 after reports of the paper leak surfaced.
