Archive · 27 Jul 2026
NEET Paper Leak Tragedy: Mother Recalls Daughter's Final Words
A 19-year-old girl named R.M. Ayja from Kerala took her own life because she was very sad and worried about the NEET exam.
The exam papers were leaked, and the test was canceled.
Ayja had been studying hard and was very confident about doing well.
She asked her mother why India couldn't use a system like China's, where people who make exam papers are kept in a secure place to prevent leaks.
Her mother is very sad and blames the exam system for her daughter's death.
Many people are upset and want the system to change so that no other families have to go through this tragedy.
R.M. Ayja, a 19-year-old student from Kasaragod, Kerala, died by suicide on June 3 due to the stress caused by the NEET-UG paper leak.
Ayja's mother, K. Radhika, recalled her daughter's frustration with the Indian exam system and her suggestion to adopt China's secure method for preparing exam papers.
Ayja was a brilliant student who had scored 88% in her Class XII exams and was confident about cracking the NEET.
The cancellation of the NEET-UG exam due to the paper leak left Ayja crestfallen and unable to focus on her studies.
Radhika blames the examination system for her daughter's death and calls for reforms to prevent similar tragedies.
- Who
- R.M. Ayja, a 19-year-old student from Kasaragod, Kerala
- What
- Suicide due to the stress and disappointment caused by the NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent cancellation
- When
- June 3
- Where
- Hostel in Kottayam district, Kerala
- Why
- Disappointment and lack of confidence after the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam due to a paper leak
Critics of Current System
Supporters of Current System
Security Measures for Exam Papers
Critics of Current System
Advocate for adopting China's system of isolating educators who prepare exam papers to prevent leaks.
Supporters of Current System
Believe current security measures are sufficient and changing the system would be impractical.
- Victim's Name
- R.M. Ayja
- Age
- 19
- Location
- Kasaragod, Kerala
- Date of Death
- June 3
- Exam Affected
- NEET-UG
- Resignation
- Dharmendra Pradhan