Jaipur: As the NEET retest approaches, Sunday, thousands of medical aspirants across Rajasthan are grappling with mounting stress, fatigue and uncertainty while trying to regain exam momentum after the paper leak controversy forced the retest.Coaching experts say the challenge is no longer limited to academic preparation but also involves sustaining mental resilience. “Preparing for an exam of this scale requires 10 to 12 hours of daily study, but mental temperament is equally crucial. Students have gone through multiple test series over the past month to stay sharp, but the pressure to perform all over again is a massive psychological challenge,” said Arun Jain, Jaipur zonal head of ALLEN.For some candidates, the retest offers an opportunity to improve their scores. “I treated this as a second chance to improve my score,” said Ananya Sharma, a 19-year-old aspirant. She added, “My preparation was already solid, so it’s just about maintaining that momentum for Sunday. I’m ready to get this over again, but what if the leak takes place again?”Others remain frustrated at having to sit for the examination a second time. “Nobody wanted to write this massive exam twice. It’s exhausting. But look at the bright side — at least we are getting a fair shot now,” said Rahul Verma (18). “Many students, however, say the disruption has taken a heavy emotional toll. Aditya Rajawat (19), whose family trip was cancelled, questioned accountability. “If there is another leak this Sunday, who takes responsibility? The system needs to give us answers,” he said.“I feel completely drained,” said Sneha Choudhary, another aspirant. “It feels like we are being punished for a crime we didn’t commit,” she added.
