Report Highlights Growing Concerns Over Student Suicides Linked to NEET Pressure
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-05-28 13:00 GMT | Update On 2026-05-28 13:00 GMT
Approximately 93 aspirants reportedly died by suicide in cases linked to the NEET over the last five years, according to an analysis of media reports by India Today.
The analysis found that 2025 recorded the highest number of such reported deaths, while 2026 has already seen at least 14 cases so far.
The year-wise data showed a steady rise in reported NEET-linked student suicides. At least four cases were reported in 2021, nine in 2022, 14 in 2023, 19 in 2024, and 32 in 2025. In 2026, at least 14 such cases have already been reported, including five after the announcement of the exam cancellation on May 12.
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NEET pressure! 93 suicides since 2021, 14 cases in 2026: Report
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