By team abhyaspeeth 
Abhyspeeth Desk
Latur : In a deeply tragic incident that underscores the immense psychological pressure faced by competitive exam aspirants, a 20-year-old student from Beed district, Aniket Ankush Kanagude, ended his life just a day before the NEET UG 2025 examination. The incident took place in Latur, where Aniket had been preparing for NEET over the past few years.
A native of Rui Dhanora (Tal. Gevrai), Aniket had moved to Latur three years ago to pursue his medical dream. His father is a farmer and his mother works as a domestic help. He was the only son of the family and is survived by an elder sister who is married.
Aniket was staying in a rented room in Bodhenagar along with a friend. On Friday night, when his roommate had stepped out, Aniket allegedly died by suicide using a rope tied to a ceiling beam. When he didn’t respond for long, the door was broken open, and his body was discovered. He was rushed to a government hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Sources close to the family said that Aniket had appeared for NEET last year but did not score well. He had been under immense pressure to perform better this year. With the NEET 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday, May 4, his stress and anxiety had reportedly intensified in recent days.
A Wake-Up Call: Mental Health Is As Important As Academics
This heartbreaking incident is not isolated. Every year, hundreds of students across India face severe academic pressure, especially during high-stakes exams like NEET, JEE, and UPSC. The competitive environment, social expectations, and self-imposed goals often result in overwhelming stress, anxiety, and in unfortunate cases, depression.
To all students: Your worth is not defined by your marks or rank. There is always another chance. But there is only one YOU.
Message from Team Abhyspeeth
We urge all students, parents, and educators:
Recognize the signs of stress — frequent crying, withdrawal, loss of sleep, or hopelessness are red flags.
Seek help — Speak to friends, family, or mental health professionals. You’re not alone.
Talk openly about failure — One exam does not decide your future. Life offers many paths.
Schools and coaching centres must create safe spaces for emotional well-being, not just academic excellence.
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, reach out for help.
Call the 24×7 iCall mental health helpline at +91-9152987821, or talk to a trusted adult.