Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Divsha Ray: Blood Cancer Survivor Secures NEET Rank
Divsha Ray is a 19-year-old girl who beat blood cancer and recently passed the NEET exam with a rank of 6015.
She had to take the exam again because there was a leak in the original test.
Even though it was hard, she studied for 10 to 12 hours a day and did yoga to stay strong.
She believes no student should have to go through the stress of retaking such an important exam.
Divsha loves swimming, karate, painting, and writing poems.
She is an inspiration to many, showing that with hard work and determination, you can overcome any challenge.
Divsha Ray, a 19-year-old blood cancer survivor, secured AIR 6015 in NEET after retaking the exam due to a paper leak.
She was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at the age of 14.
Divsha studied for 10 to 12 hours a day and practiced yoga to prepare for the retest.
She advocates for fair exams and believes no student should have to retake high-stakes exams like NEET.
Divsha is an avid swimmer, karate enthusiast, and has achieved a black belt in karate.
- Who
- Divsha Ray, a 19-year-old blood cancer survivor
- What
- Secured AIR 6015 in NEET after retaking the exam due to a paper leak
- When
- Recently, after the NEET paper leak incident
- Where
- Calcutta, India
- Why
- To ensure a fair test and make up for gaps in her first attempt
Students' Perspective
Exam Conducting Authority
Retest Necessity
Students' Perspective
Students should not have to endure the stress and trauma of retaking high-stakes exams like NEET after a paper leak.
Exam Conducting Authority
Ensuring the integrity of the exam process may sometimes necessitate retests to maintain fairness and credibility.
- Name
- Divsha Ray
- Age
- 19
- NEET Rank
- 6015
- Cancer Type
- B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
- School
- Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School (GMGS)
- Achievements
- Black belt in karate, CBSE Class XII topper, cleared IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)