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NEET: A native of Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, she had been residing in Kota for the past few years along with her parents and younger brother.
NEET: 17-year-old student reportedly died by suicide on Saturday night, just hours before appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled for Sunday. According to police sources, the student was under immense pressure related to exam preparations.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over the mental health and well-being of students preparing for competitive examinations in India.
A young student from Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, who had been residing in Kota, Rajasthan, with her parents and younger brother for the past few years, tragically passed away while preparing for the NEET exam. She had been working diligently towards securing admission into an undergraduate medical course.
NEET Aspirant Found Dead at Home in Kota, Police Suspect Suicide
A tragic incident unfolded in Kota late Monday night, where a NEET aspirant was found dead at her residence in the Kunadi area. According to police, the student was preparing for her final NEET exam on the second floor of the house, while her family members were downstairs.
“At around 10 PM, her father went upstairs to check on her and found her hanging,” said Arvind Bharadwaj, Station House Officer of Kunadi police station. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting a post-mortem report to ascertain further details. The case is currently being treated as a suspected suicide.
The victim was reportedly a NEET aspirant and had been preparing diligently at a well-known coaching institute in the city. She was scheduled to appear for the examination on Sunday,” Bhardwaj stated.
Kota, Rajasthan – In the latest tragic case, police confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from the scene. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, which was conducted late at night to determine the exact cause of death.
According to officials, this incident marks the 16th student suicide reported in Rajasthan this year, with 15 cases emerging from Kota alone and one from Jodhpur. The alarming trend continues despite ongoing efforts to improve mental health support in educational hubs.
Last year, the state reported at least 23 student suicides, with 20 cases from Kota — a slight decline from the 27 cases reported the year before. Authorities and mental health experts have reiterated the urgent need for intervention and systemic reform in the academic pressure cooker environment of coaching centers.
Kota, Rajasthan, has firmly established itself as the epicentre of India’s booming test-preparation industry, with an estimated annual value of ₹10,000 crore, according to district administration officials. Every year, thousands of students from across the country flock to this city after completing their Class X exams, enrolling in residential coaching centres that specialize in preparing them for competitive entrance exams. Alongside these coaching institutes, students also register with affiliated schools—primarily for certification purposes—while dedicating most of their time to intensive test preparation.
Kota, Rajasthan – Known as India’s coaching capital, Kota draws thousands of aspiring students each year who aim to crack competitive exams such as NEET and JEE. These students often leave their families behind to attend intensive test-prep institutes that promise success in Class XII board exams and entrance tests. However, the high-pressure environment has taken a serious toll on mental health.
The constant academic grind and isolation from family have led to alarming consequences. According to police data, the city has witnessed a worrying number of student suicides over the years. In 2022, 15 students died by suicide. In previous years, the numbers stood at 18 in 2019, 20 in 2018, 7 in 2017, 17 in 2016, and 18 in 2015.
A notable decline was seen in 2020 and 2021 when no such cases were reported—largely attributed to the closure of physical coaching institutes and the shift to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mental health experts and educators continue to stress the need for emotional support systems and balanced academic expectations to ensure student well-being in Kota’s high-stakes coaching ecosystem.
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