The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged the Central Government to provide ₹1 crore compensation to families of students who died by suicide amid the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy, citing growing concerns over the mental and financial burden faced by aspirants and their families.
In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke highlighted the alarming rise in reported student suicides linked to examination-related stress and uncertainty following the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
According to Dipke, 11 NEET aspirants reportedly died by suicide within a week, including five deaths reported in the previous 48 hours.
Demand for Financial Support to Affected Families
In the letter, Dipke called on the government to provide financial assistance to families affected by the tragedy.
“We demand that the administration release a compensation amount of ₹1 crore to all families who have suffered the loss of a child due to the compounding crisis created by examination paper leaks,” he stated.
He argued that many families had invested significant financial resources in their children’s education, often relying on loans and savings in the hope of securing a brighter future.
According to the letter, the loss of a student not only causes emotional devastation but can also leave families facing severe financial hardship.
Calls for Greater Accountability
The Cockroach Janta Party has also renewed its demand for accountability in the handling of examination irregularities.
Dipke stated that students and parents are seeking transparency and responsibility from authorities amid concerns over the integrity of competitive examinations.
He reiterated the party’s demand for action against those responsible for alleged lapses in the conduct of the examination process, arguing that restoring public trust in the education system requires visible accountability.
NEET Re-Examination Adds to Student Stress
The controversy follows the cancellation of the NEET examination conducted on May 3 after allegations of a paper leak surfaced.
Authorities subsequently scheduled a re-examination for June 21, requiring millions of students to prepare for the highly competitive medical entrance test once again.
More than 2.27 million candidates had appeared for the original examination across 551 cities, making it one of India’s largest entrance tests.
Education experts have noted that uncertainty surrounding examinations, re-tests, and future admissions can significantly increase stress among students already facing intense academic pressure.
Student Deaths Raise National Concern
Several recent incidents involving NEET aspirants have sparked a broader discussion on student mental health and examination-related stress.
Among the reported cases, a 23-year-old aspirant from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, died by suicide while preparing for the re-examination. According to local authorities, she had an excellent academic record and showed no obvious signs of distress before the incident.
In another case, a 17-year-old student preparing for the NEET re-test died after reportedly falling from a residential building in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents.
Growing Focus on Student Well-Being
As the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe into the alleged NEET paper leak, the issue has expanded beyond examination integrity to include concerns about student well-being, mental health support, and institutional accountability.
The latest appeal from the Cockroach Janta Party adds to growing calls for stronger safeguards, transparent examination systems, and enhanced psychological support for students preparing for high-stakes competitive examinations.
The government has not yet issued an official response to the compensation demand.
