NEET aspirant clears exam, chooses death over medicine as his dream was...

For millions of Indian students, clearing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a dream nurtured with sleepless nights, endless revisions, and years of sacrifice. It is celebrated as the gateway to a life-saving profession medicine. Yet, behind the glitter of success, there are often untold stories of pressure, conflict, and lost voices. 

One such story unfolded in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, where a 19-year-old boy, despite clearing NEET, ended his life because he did not want to become a doctor.

Dream Fulfilled, Yet a Tragedy Unfolds

Cracking NEET is considered the first big leap toward becoming a doctor, a dream nurtured by lakhs of aspirants across India. But for this young student, the victory turned into despair instead of celebration.

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A Promising Student With Different Aspirations

The boy from Nawargaon in Sindewahi taluka had secured the 1475th rank in the OBC category and was preparing to begin his MBBS course in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. His family was hopeful and proud, but fate took a dark turn.

Suicide Note Reveals Inner Conflict

On Tuesday, September 23, the student was found hanging from the ceiling of his room. A suicide note revealed that he never wished to pursue medicine and instead wanted to build a career in business. Police are investigating the matter.

A Growing Concern Among Aspirants

This tragedy follows similar incidents from Kota, Rajasthan, the hub of competitive exam preparation, where two young NEET aspirants recently died by suicide under mounting academic stress.

A Larger Debate on Mental Health

These repeated tragedies highlight the urgent need to listen to students’ aspirations and address mental health struggles before academic achievements come at the cost of young lives.