NEET 2026: Prayagraj aspirant dies by suicide after failing in exam

PRAYAGRAJ: An 18-year-old girl died allegedly by suicide using her father's licensed revolver after failing to clear the NEET in Prayagraj district on Monday, police said. The girl, a resident of Trivenipuram locality under the Jhunsi police station area, was preparing for the next cycle of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Sagar Jain said. According to her family, she used to study till 4-5 am and wake up at around 2.30 pm.

When she did not wake up by 3 pm on Monday, family members went to check on her and discovered the incident, Jain said. A suicide note was recovered from the spot, in which she wrote, "I will never be able to clear the NEET examination.

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Please forgive me", according to the officer. The girl's father is a retired engineer with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), police said. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and further legal proceedings are underway, Jain added.

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.