Overview

• Two students, a NEET aspirant from Gujarat and a JEE aspirant from Assam, died by suicide on Wednesday in Kota, Rajasthan.
• The total number of student suicides in Kota this month has reached six, with victims preparing for highly competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
• Authorities have implemented measures such as spring-loaded fans and stricter regulations on coaching centers, but concerns about enforcement remain.
• Rajasthan government data reveals 87 student suicides across the state over five years, with Kota accounting for 62 of these cases.
• Experts and activists point to academic pressure, isolation, and inadequate mental health support as key factors contributing to the crisis.