Teenager Dies by Suicide After JEE-Mains Results; Gautam Adani Urges Focus Beyond Exams

Aditi Mishra, an 18-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, took her own life after failing the JEE-Mains exam, prompting calls for greater awareness about mental health and academic pressures.

Aditi Mishra, an 18-year-old engineering aspirant from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide after failing the JEE-Mains exam, leaving behind a note apologizing to her parents.
The student had been preparing for the exam for two years at a private coaching institute and was staying in a hostel at the time of her death.
Her note expressed regret for not fulfilling her parents' dreams and urged them to take care of her younger sibling, whom she hoped would achieve their aspirations.
Business leader Gautam Adani reacted to the tragedy, emphasizing on social media that life is larger than any exam and urging students and parents to view failures as opportunities for new beginnings.
The incident has reignited discussions about the immense pressure faced by students in competitive exams and the importance of mental health support systems.