Kota Suicide: 18-Year-Old NEET Student Hangs Self to Death in Rajasthan; 7th Case in 2025

In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Ankush Meena, died by suicide on Monday morning, February 10. He was found hanging in his accommodation, police confirmed. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the reason behind the suicide. While student suicides in Kota are often linked to academic pressure, officials stated that initial findings suggest personal reasons may have led to the incident.

A coaching student, Ankush Meena, from Sawai Madhopur, tragically took his life in Kota. He was residing in Pratap Nagar, Dadabari and was preparing for the NEET exam, this was the 7th case in the year.

Kota, Rajasthan: A coaching student, Ankush Meena, from Sawai Madhopur, tragically took his life in Kota. He was residing in Pratap Nagar, Dadabari and was preparing for the NEET exam pic.twitter.com/P8poJuXEvS

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The victim was a resident of Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. He had come to Kota to prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam. The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem and further investigation is underway, officials said.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.