Sport · India Bureau
NEET aspirant found dead in Kota apartment; eighth coaching student death
Khooshbu Patel, preparing for the medical entrance examination in her second attempt, was discovered at her residence in Landmark City. The death marks the eighth among coaching students in Kota this year.
LSN India ·
A NEET aspirant was found dead at her apartment in Kota's Landmark City on Tuesday, adding to the growing toll of coaching student deaths in the Rajasthan city this year. Khooshbu Patel, who was preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for the second time, was discovered at her residence during the day. The circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated by local authorities. The incident marks the eighth death among coaching students in Kota during 2024, intensifying concerns about the psychological and physical toll on medical entrance examination aspirants in the city. Kota has emerged as a major hub for competitive examination coaching, attracting thousands of students from across India annually, but has also witnessed a concerning spike in student deaths in recent years. Authorities have yet to release further details regarding the cause of death. The incident has reignited discussions about mental health support and regulatory oversight in the coaching industry.