Student Dies by Suicide in Guwahati Just a Day Before JEE Exam

In a tragic turn of events, a student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly died by suicide at a rented residence in Guwahati’s Manik Nagar area on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Sandeep Kairi, a resident of Biswanath Chariali. He had been staying in Guwahati for the past few months to prepare for competitive exams and was enrolled in a coaching institute—Physics Wallah (PW)—to train for the JEE.

According to sources, Sandeep was scheduled to appear for the JEE examination starting Friday. The incident has cast a pall of gloom among his peers and locals in the area.

Police personnel arrived at the spot soon after being informed and have initiated an investigation into the incident. While the exact cause is yet to be ascertained, preliminary reports suggest that exam-related stress could be a possible factor.

Authorities have sent the body for post-mortem and are in contact with the family members.

The incident once again underscores the intense mental pressure students face during high-stakes competitive exams. Experts have frequently emphasized the need for robust mental health support systems for students, especially during crucial academic phases.

More details are awaited as the investigation continues.

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