Kota JEE Student Dies by Suicide: 16-Year-Old Found Hanging in PG Room
Kota, October 26, 2026: A 16-year-old JEE aspirant was found hanging in his paying guest (PG) accommodation in Kota on Sunday night. Police reached the spot after receiving information from the PG operator and took the student to MBS Hospital. The student was a resident of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh.
Police have informed the student’s family about the incident. The reason behind the death has not yet been established. The case falls under the jurisdiction of Jawahar Nagar Police Station.
Student Came to Kota Six Months Ago for JEE Preparation
Deputy Superintendent of Police Manish Sharma said the student had arrived in Kota six months ago to prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). He was living in a PG accommodation in the Mahaveer Nagar First area and attending a private coaching institute.
Room Found Locked from Inside
According to Jawahar Nagar Police Station Assistant Sub-Inspector Mahendra Singh, the student returned to his PG after taking a test at his coaching institute on Sunday.
Students staying at the PG usually went for a walk after dinner. On Sunday night, a student living in the room opposite called out to him to join the walk. However, the student’s room was locked from inside, and he did not open the door despite repeated knocks.
The fellow student then informed the PG operator. When they looked through the window, the student was found hanging inside the room.
Police said the family was informed on Sunday night and had reached Kota. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
FAQ Section
1. What happened in Kota?
A 16-year-old JEE aspirant was found hanging in his PG room on Sunday night.
2. How old was the student?
The student was 16 years old.
3. Where was the student from?
He was from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh.
4. How long had he been living in Kota?
He had arrived in Kota about six months ago for JEE preparation.
5. Where was the student staying?
He was staying in a PG accommodation in the Mahaveer Nagar First area of Kota.
6. Which coaching institute was he attending?
He was preparing for JEE at a private coaching institute. The institute’s name was not provided.
7. Who informed the police about the incident?
The PG operator informed the police after being alerted by another student staying at the accommodation.
8. What was the reason behind the student’s death?
The reason has not yet been established, according to the information available.
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