In Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, a student named Aditi Mishra ended her life following her unsatisfying performance in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025. The two-year preparation at Momentum Coaching Centre for the JEE Main 2025 competition seemed hopeless to Aditi when she saw her poor test results.
The 18-year-old committed suicide on February, 13 after exam results were officially disclosed. Two days ago, Aditi had come back to Satyadeep Girls Hostel where she shared a room with another student. The same evening before her death she requested her father to keep her exam scores secret from everyone. Aditi did not find comfort in her father’s reassurances about the need to remain focused for future attempts and she appeared deeply disturbed.
How the situation unfolded
Later in the afternoon, her roommate discovered the door of their shared room securely locked. As she didn’t get an answer, Aditi’s roommate got worried before looking inside where she found Aditi hanging by a rope tied to her stole. The hostel warden reported the incident to the police which led them to find Aditi’s suicide note after they discovered her lifeless body hanging from a noose made of a stole.
The note, addressed to her parents, read: “Sorry mummy papa, forgive me… I could not do it… this was the end of our relationship… you guys don’t cry… you guys gave me a lot of love. I could not fulfil your dreams… you guys please take care of Choti… she will definitely fulfill your dreams. Your beloved daughter- Aditi.”
Investigation underway
Aditi’s parents, from Mishraulia village in Sant Kabir Nagar district, have been informed, and the police are conducting a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, the police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise.
Youth suicides and mental health in India
This heart-wrenching incident highlights the immense pressure students face in the rat race for academic success. It is crucial to emphasise the importance of mental health support, particularly for students undergoing high-stress periods. Educational institutions must prioritise emotional well-being alongside academic achievements. Students, parents, and teachers should be encouraged to communicate openly about mental health and the struggles of academic life, ensuring that no student feels alone in their challenges. Let’s raise awareness, provide support, and help create a safer environment.
