Nine broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a dream that refused to wait: Meet Sristi Dubey, the aspirant who defied the odds

Amid the turmoil surrounding the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 exam and the nationwide re-test, one candidate's story stood out. Kolkata student Sristi Dubey, recovering from a devastating road accident that left her with nine fractured ribs and lung injuries, appeared for the examination with special support from authorities, turning a tale of adversity into one of remarkable determination.