NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, a story came to light which inspired lakhs of students. This is the story of Kolkata student Srishti Dubey, who did not let her dream of becoming a doctor be shattered even after being injured in a serious road accident. In the accident, his nine ribs were broken, his lungs were seriously injured and he had to undergo major surgery. Even after this, she decided to give the NEET exam and finally appeared in the exam under special arrangements. Seeing Srishti’s dream of becoming a doctor and her passion to appear for the exam, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and NTA made special arrangements for her.
Srishti was seriously injured in a road accident
Srishti Dubey became the victim of a serious road accident on June 14. In this accident, nine of his ribs were broken and his lungs were also seriously injured. His condition was so serious that he had to undergo a major vascular operation. He was also kept on ventilation for some time during treatment. The treatment was going on under the supervision of doctors, but despite all these difficult circumstances, Srishti did not give up her dream of appearing in the NEET exam.
Father sought help from NTA and Education Minister
Seeing Srishti’s health condition, her father Shriram Shivji Dubey requested the National Examination Agency and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to make special arrangements. He told in his letter that his daughter wants to take the NEET exam under any circumstances. He demanded to provide special facilities at the examination center so that Srishti can appear in the examination safely. Srishti’s father is a teacher. He told the officials that the hospital administration is also ready to provide necessary medical assistance along with doctors and paramedical staff. After getting information about the matter, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan personally contacted Srishti’s family and directed to provide necessary assistance. He talked to the student’s parents and got information about their condition and decided that there should not be any problem in taking the exam.
Nine broken ribs. Surgery. Recovery on oxygen support. And still, the resolve to appear for NEET (UG) 2026.
Sristi Dubey’s parents reached out to Union Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp . NTA arranged a separate room, medical support, and an ambulance on standby at her centre.…— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) June 21, 2026
NTA made special arrangements
The National Examination Agency made special arrangements at the examination center in view of Srishti’s health condition. A separate examination room was arranged for them. Medical team and doctors were deployed at the examination centre. An ambulance was also kept on standby to deal with any emergency. Apart from this, the student was given special facility to sit on the ground floor, so that she does not have to face any problem in commuting.
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Exam given in Kolkata’s examination center
Srishti Dubey gave the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam at the Binodini Girls High School Examination Center in Dhakuria, Kolkata. In view of her serious health condition, all necessary medical facilities were made available at the examination centre. Under this special arrangement she could appear in the examination. After the commencement of the examination, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called Srishti’s father and inquired about his daughter’s condition and examination. During this, Srishti’s father expressed his gratitude to the minister and said that it is because of his help that his daughter is able to take the exam.
Srishti’s mother thanked the Education Minister
Srishti’s mother also thanked the Education Minister. He told that after the accident he had no hope that his daughter would be able to take the examination. He said that the doctors had advised to apply for special permission, so that Srishti could attend the examination with hospital clothes and necessary medical equipment. Dharmendra Pradhan wished Srishti all the best for the exams and asked her to perform well. Also, make your parents proud by becoming a doctor. He also said that when he comes to Kolkata he will try to meet Srishti.
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