NEET Exam: Injured student writes exam after minister's intervention

Shrishti Dubey, a candidate from West Bengal, demonstrated remarkable determination to take the NEET-UG 2026 examination despite sustaining major injuries in a road accident on June 14, 2026. Nine of her ribs were fractured, and her lungs were severely injured, requiring vascular surgery and artificial ventilation. Her parents appealed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for support, requesting specific accommodations at her exam center, Binodini Girls High School in Dhakuria. They sought permission for Shrishti to use a ground-floor room with a chair and table, wear hospital clothes, and have medical attachments like a chest drain. The ILS Hospital confirmed readiness to provide necessary medical support, including a doctor and paramedics. Minister Pradhan took immediate action, facilitating a separate room, medical assistance, and an ambulance on standby for Shrishti's examination. Her parents expressed gratitude for the minister's swift intervention, which ensured their daughter could participate in the crucial exam.