New Delhi – Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death.

After years of studying and costly coaching classes, the 20-year-old believed she had finally done enough to win a coveted seat at a government medical school.

Then came news that the question paper of the medical entrance examination she sat for had been leaked, and a retest was ordered.