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Dehradun Teen Aces NEET Despite Re-exam Hurdles
17 Jul
Summary
- Divyanshi Chaudhary secured AIR 605 in NEET-UG 2026 after a gap year.
- Nearly 20 lakh candidates took the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21.
- The original NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to allegations of paper compromise.
Divyanshi Chaudhary, an 18-year-old from Dehradun, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 605 in the NEET-UG 2026 examinations. This achievement follows a dedicated gap year of preparation after her initial attempt last year proved unsuccessful. She plans to specialize in dermatology and aspires to join AIIMS.
Nearly 20 lakh candidates across India participated in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination conducted on June 21, 2026. The examination centers were spread across 551 Indian cities and 14 international locations. The original NEET-UG exam, initially held on May 3, 2026, was canceled on May 12, 2026, due to allegations of compromising the question paper.
Other students from Dehradun also demonstrated strong performance. Aayushman Tyagi, aged 18, achieved AIR 1688, noting the re-exam was more challenging amidst pre-exam anxiety. Aadi Jain, with AIR 242, secured one of the highest ranks from Uttarakhand, having prepared in both Dehradun and Delhi. The National Testing Agency announced the results on Thursday night.
