NEET aspirant found dead in apparent suicide in Kota, eighth case this year

Kota, Rajasthan, witnessed the death of a student preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in what police describe as an alleged suicide. The young aspirant was found unresponsive at a residence in the city, and local authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

This incident is the eighth reported case of a NEET aspirant's suicide in Kota during the current calendar year, raising renewed concerns about the intense pressure faced by students in the city’s renowned coaching hub. Police officials have confirmed that they are treating the case as a possible self-inflicted death and are gathering statements from family members and neighbours.

Education experts and mental‑health professionals have repeatedly warned that the high‑stakes environment in Kota can exacerbate stress among young learners. In response to the growing number of such tragedies, state officials have urged coaching institutes to strengthen counseling services and to promote awareness about psychological well‑being among students.