Srinagar, May 12 -- Yesterday, I accompanied a relatives child to the NEET examination center. What struck me was not just the massive turnout, but the visible tension on the faces of both parents and students. As someone who has observed academics closely, I couldn't help but reflect on the intense social pressure surrounding NEET. In our society, becoming a doctor has been idealized to such an extent that it seems like the only dream allowed. Many parents appear to make up their minds first, and then instil that ambition into their children regardless of what the child may actually want. This unchecked obsession has spawned a booming coaching industry, where parents, in their desperation, take out loans, sell land, and make heavy sacrif...