Days After Vascular Surgery, NEET Aspirant Appears for Re-Exam with Education Minister's Help

NEET aspirant Shrishti Dubey was in a road accident on June 14, a mere week away from the rescheduled date for the national eligibility entrance test. Having suffered nine broken ribs and several lung injuries, Dubey immediately underwent major vascular surgery and was subsequently put on artificial ventilation. As per an IANS Live report, she was eventually extubated and had commenced her recovery. Still, the likelihood of her being able to appear for the NEET re-examination seemed next to nil.Her father, Shreeram Shiwji Dubey, a primary school teacher, reached out the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. Sharing her roll number and centre code - that of Binodini Girls High School in Dhakuria, Kolkata - Dubey explained his daughter's

predicament and highlighted her resolve to still want to appear for the re-examination. Dubey's request also put it across that ILS Hospital was already on board to provide the necessary medical support needed, including a doctor, paramedics and other arrangements.The request for the NEET aspirant was basic, given her condition - that she be allowed a seating space on the ground floor with a chair and table, along with allowing her to carry necessary medical attachments such as her chest drain. To the parents' relief, the Union Minister came through on their request.Also Read: Ahead of NEET Re-Exam, Timesnow.in Raises Voices of Sanity in Solidarity With StudentsPradhan's intervention allowed Shrishti to appear for the re-examination at Binodini Girls High School, as scheduled, in a separate room, complete with medical support and a standby ambulance. As a matter of fact, as she began writing the exam, Pradhan even called her father to check on the young aspirant's condition, suggesting he will try and meet the parents when he comes to Kolkata. He expressed hope that Shrishti would perform well and make her parents proud by becoming a doctor. NEET 2026 was scheduled to take place on May 3. The National Testing Agency cancelled the exam at the time, owing to reports of a paper leak. It was eventually re-scheduled for today - Sunday, June 21, when over 20 lakh students head to their respective examination halls to take the test.