Another NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan’s Sikar, 2nd in 3 Days

Jaipur: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Nitin Faujdar, allegedly died by suicide at a private hostel in Rajasthan’s Sikar district. This is the second case of student suicide in Sikar within a span of just three days.

Nitin hailed from Nadbai town in Bharatpur district and had come to Sikar in June to pursue his NEET preparations at a coaching centre.

According to the Station House Officer of Udhyog Nagar police station, Surendra Degra, Nitin Faujdar had skipped his class on Saturday, prompting concern among his peers. When his roommate found the room locked from the inside, he looked through a window and discovered Nitin’s lifeless body hanging from the ceiling fan.

Earlier, On October 5th, a 16-year-old NEET aspirant named Kaushal Meena had also died by suicide in his hostel room.

In the state of Rajasthan, Kota, another prominent coaching hub has witnessed a concerning increase in student suicides. So far this year, 23 students have taken their own lives in Kota, which is the highest number on record. Last year, this figure stood at 15.

Kota attracts over two lakh students annually who come to prepare for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for engineering and NEET for medical college admissions. The recent surge in student suicides underscores the need for enhanced support and mental health resources for students facing the pressures of intense exam preparation in these coaching centres.