The three-hour exam, which tests students on physics, chemistry and biology in a multiple-choice format, is among the country’s most punishing tests along with its engineering counterpart, the JEE, both demanding years of near-total devotion.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
But not for long, when there are still pratfalls to stage and pants to drop and robot prostate exams to supervise.
The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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