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Police confirm NEET aspirant's suicide in Kota; last note recovered, CCTV suggests jumping from hostel balcony
Police in Kota confirmed that a 20-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide. They recovered his last note and cited CCTV footage showing him on a balcony before he jumped from the sixth floor. The incident occurred ahead of the NEET exam, with investigations ongoing into the surrounding circumstances.
Why It Matters
The case highlights mental health pressures on exam aspirants and raises questions about safety and support for students in high-pressure prep hubs like Kota.
Timeline
3 Events
Police confirm suicide; last note recovered; CCTV reviewed
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, police confirmed the death as suicide after analysing CCTV footage that showed the aspirant on the balcony early Saturday morning before jumping from the sixth floor. His last note was recovered from his room in which he apologised to his parents and stated that he failed to prepare enough to qualify the exam. He was declared dead at the hospital. Authorities said they were questioning hostel staff and students about any unusual behaviour in the days prior, and the body was handed over to his parents after autopsy. The exam was scheduled for the following day.
Father says son was good at academics; no stress reported
May 3, 2026
On May 3, 2026 (Sunday evening), the student's father stated that his son was good at academics and had no stress. He noted that his son had been preparing for NEET and, from family communications, had last Friday told him he was fine and studying for the exam.
Aspirant found dead after fall from hostel balcony; hospitalised
May 2, 2026
On May 2, 2026, authorities said a 20-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead after falling from the sixth floor of his Kota hostel. CCTV footage was analyzed and showed him strolling on the balcony early that morning before jumping from the balcony, leading to his death. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. Investigations into the circumstances began the same day.