Society · India
Students Die by Suicide Amidst Exam Stress and Low Scores
Multiple students have died by suicide in India, with reports linking the deaths to academic pressure. In Maharashtra, a 19-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide after her re-exam score was lower than expected. Another student in Kanpur reportedly died by suicide due to stress over compartment exams, leaving a note for her parents. An IIT Bombay student also died by suicide in his hostel room. A student in Telangana died by suicide, with a note alleging a teacher had scolded him over exam marks.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 5 · Right 3 n = 8
- Centre (5): Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The New Indian Express
- Right (3): Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari, Republic World