Two NEET Aspirants Die by Suicide in Rajasthan, Raising 2025 Toll to Ten

The latest incidents in Jodhpur and Kota highlight the ongoing mental health crisis among students in India's coaching hub, despite government interventions.

• A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Jodhpur and a 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Kota died by suicide within hours of each other, bringing the total student suicides in Rajasthan this year to ten.
• The Jodhpur student left a suicide note apologizing to his family, while no note was recovered from the Kota student's room.
• Investigations revealed the Jodhpur student had been struggling academically and skipping meals, concerns that were previously communicated to his family.
• The Kota student used an iron rod to bypass the anti-suicide device installed in his hostel room, prompting scrutiny of preventive measures in place.
• The Rajasthan government recently introduced the Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025, as part of broader efforts to address the crisis, but its effectiveness remains uncertain.

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