Upset over lower than expected marks in NEET 2025, aspirant commits suicide in UP

Maharajganj: In a tragic incident, a student allegedly committed suicide after scoring lower than expected marks in NEET 2025. This was his third attempt.

Speaking to PTI, an official informed, "A 22-year-old student allegedly committed suicide in this district after scoring lower than expected marks in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination."

The deceased student, identified as Shakib Saif, hanged himself in his room using a rope tied to the ceiling hook on Saturday night, police said.

Saif, who hailed from Gorakhpur district, lived in Maharajganj along with his family for some years to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor, they said.

When the NEET exam results for admission to the medical colleges were announced on Saturday, Saif got an All India Rank (AIR) 9,561 due to which he became very disappointed, said police and added that he killed himself after being upset over lower-than-expected marks.

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Satyendra Kumar Rai, the SHO of Maharajganj Police Station, said that suicide had taken place possibly due to low number in the NEET exam.

The cause of death will be clear once the post-mortem report comes, police said.

Further investigation is on in connection with the matter, they informed PTI

Medical Dialogues recently reported that an 18-year-old student preparing for NEET allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan in his rented accommodation in southern Shivpuri, Patna. Although the police have confirmed it to be a case of suicide, the exact reason behind his decision remains unclear, as the note found in his room did not mention what led him to take the extreme step. In his suicide note, the student said, "Mummy and Papa, don't trouble Didi, and Chiku. Let them both do what they want. Also tell uncle not to pressurise them. Both of you stay happy. Your Kitu."

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