Two JEE Aspirants Die by Suicide in Kota Within 24 Hours

The deaths highlight ongoing concerns about academic pressure in India's coaching hub, where student suicides remain a pressing issue.

Abhishek Lodha, a 20-year-old JEE aspirant from Madhya Pradesh, was found dead in his Kota PG room, leaving a note citing academic stress.
This marks the second student suicide in Kota within a 24-hour period, following the death of 19-year-old Neeraj from Haryana in a similar incident.
Kota, known as India's coaching hub, has faced persistent challenges with student suicides, with 17 such cases reported in 2024, down from 26 in 2023.
Authorities are investigating the incidents and have raised concerns about the lack of anti-hanging devices in some accommodations, despite previous safety measures implemented in the city.
Families of the students reported no prior indications of distress, underscoring the hidden toll of academic pressure on young aspirants.