Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old Student in Maharashtra Linked to NEET Exam Stress

A tragic incident in Maharashtra has drawn attention to the mental health challenges faced by students. A 19-year-old girl reportedly committed suicide after receiving disappointing results in the NEET exam. The discovery of a suicide note reveals her despair over her performance, prompting an investigation by local authorities. This incident highlights the pressing issue of student stress and the need for support systems in education. Read on to learn more about the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 18:19 IST

Incident Overview

In a heartbreaking incident in Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, a 19-year-old student reportedly took her own life by hanging. A suicide note found at her residence indicates that she was disheartened by her low scores in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) held on June 21. According to police officials, Ankita Sangale, a resident of Jalalpur village in the Karjat tehsil, allegedly committed suicide on July 25.

Background and Examination Details

Ankita had recently completed her 12th grade and had retaken the NEET-UG exam on June 21. The police reported that a letter was recovered from her home, in which she expressed her despair over her poor performance in the NEET exam, leading her to take this tragic step. Authorities have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at the Karjat police station, and an investigation is currently underway.

NEET Exam Context

The NEET-UG exam was rescheduled for June 21 due to a paper leak incident that occurred on May 3, with results announced on July 16.