NEET Aspirant's Death in Kota Ruled a Suicide Amidst Exam Stress
Examined CCTV, NEET aspirant's death in Kota hostel was suicide due to stress: Police
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The death of Dixit Prasad, a NEET aspirant from Almora, Uttarakhand, has been ruled a suicide after CCTV footage showed him jumping from the sixth floor of his hostel in Kota, Rajasthan. Authorities noted that he was under significant stress related to his upcoming medical entrance exams.
- 01Dixit Prasad, a NEET aspirant, fell from his hostel building in Kota, Rajasthan.
- 02CCTV footage confirmed his death was a suicide, driven by exam-related stress.
- 03Prasad had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for two years.
- 04Kota administration has issued guidelines for coaching institutes to prioritize students' mental health.
- 05Multiple helplines have been activated for students facing emotional issues.
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Dixit Prasad, a NEET aspirant from Almora, Uttarakhand, tragically died after jumping from the sixth floor of his hostel in Kota, Rajasthan, a day before his medical entrance exams. Initially considered an accidental fall, police later confirmed through CCTV footage and a suicide note that he had been struggling with depression and stress regarding his exams. Prasad had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for the past two years. In response to this incident, the Kota administration has implemented new guidelines urging coaching institutes and hostels to prioritize students' mental health. These guidelines include identifying early signs of stress and providing immediate counseling and support. Additionally, helplines have been established to assist students dealing with emotional challenges.
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This incident highlights the urgent need for mental health support among students preparing for competitive exams.
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