Desperate to get into MBBS through NEET, UP youth amputates limb in bid to obtain disability certificate
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a young NEET aspirant allegedly amputated his own limb in an attempt to secure admission to an MBBS course through the disability quota. According to police reports, the youth believed that obtaining a disability certificate would increase his chances of medical college admission. The extreme step reportedly followed repeated failures to qualify for a government medical seat despite multiple attempts at the national entrance exam. Authorities revealed that the injury was self-inflicted with assistance from another individual, and the matter came to light during medical verification. Doctors raised suspicion after examining the wound, leading to a police investigation. Officials have registered a case and are probing the role of others involved in facilitating the act. The incident has sparked serious concern about the immense pressure faced by medical aspirants and the misuse of disability reservation provisions. Experts are calling for stronger counselling systems and stricter checks to prevent such tragic decisions.
The Key points
- Incident reported from Uttar Pradesh involving a NEET aspirant
- Youth aimed to secure MBBS admission via disability quota
- Limb was allegedly amputated intentionally
- Act followed repeated failure in medical entrance exams
- Medical staff suspected unnatural injury patterns
- Police launched investigation after hospital alert
- Case registered against the student and accomplices
- Disability certificate misuse under official scrutiny
- Highlights extreme academic and social pressure on students
- Experts urge mental health support and stricter verification systems
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