Daijiworld Media Network - Jaipur

Jaipur, Apr 24: Another NEET aspirant has tragically been found dead in Kota, Rajasthan, just 10 days before the highly anticipated exam. The 23-year-old, identified as Roshan Sharma, was discovered near a railway track close to Landmark City on Thursday. His body was found in the bushes and was identified by his family through a call made from his mobile phone.

Roshan, originally from Tughlakabad, Delhi, had spoken to his family the previous evening, during which he reportedly told them, "Neither will I come home, nor will I appear for the exam." According to Kunhadi Police Station officer Arvind Bhardwaj, preliminary reports suggest that Roshan may have taken his own life after ingesting poison, although the cause of death has yet to be officially confirmed.

The body has been sent to MBS Hospital's mortuary for postmortem, which will be conducted once the family arrives in Kota. Roshan's tragic passing follows a similar incident earlier this week, when another NEET aspirant from Bihar died by suicide. The student, residing in a private hostel in the Kunhadi area, took the extreme step just days before his scheduled exam in early May.

In a suicide note recovered from his room, the student clarified that the NEET exam was not the cause of his decision. He had also sent a message to his sister on WhatsApp, assuring her that she was not to blame for his death.

Experts have pointed to the increasing number of suicide cases among students preparing for competitive exams like NEET and JEE, highlighting the need for proper student counseling and mental health support to address the mounting pressures faced by aspirants.