Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Thane Teen Dies By Suicide After IIEST Admission Setback
A 17-year-old student in Thane died by suicide after he could not get into the institute he wanted.
He had scored 95.7% in his Class 12 science exams.
He hoped to study a BS-MS dual degree at IIEST Shibpur in Kolkata.
Police said he ranked 10,474 in the institute’s aptitude test but did not receive a seat.
On September 4, he told his family he was going cycling.
Later, he sent a WhatsApp message saying he intended to end his life.
His family alerted the police after finding his phone switched off.
He was found badly injured near his apartment and was declared dead at Thane Civil Hospital.
Police registered an accidental death report, while his family reportedly suspected no foul play.
A 17-year-old Thane student who scored 95.7% in Class 12 science exams died by suicide, police said.
He aspired to pursue a BS-MS dual degree at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur.
Police said he ranked 10,474 in the institute’s aptitude test and did not secure a seat.
He sent his family a WhatsApp message before jumping from a residential building’s 22nd-floor refuge area on September 4 evening.
Police registered an accidental death report based on his father’s statement; the family reportedly suspected no foul play.
- Who
- A 17-year-old student from Thane who scored 95.7% in his Class 12 science exams.
- What
- He died by suicide after reportedly failing to secure admission to his preferred institute.
- When
- On the evening of September 4; police reported the case on Monday.
- Where
- At a residential building in Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road, Thane; he was taken to Thane Civil Hospital.
- Why
- Police attributed the incident to distress over not securing admission to his preferred institute.
- Age
- 17 years
- Class 12 result
- 95.7% in science examinations
- Preferred institute
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Kolkata
- Intended program
- BS-MS dual degree
- Aptitude-test rank
- 10,474
- Incident date
- September 4 evening
- Police action
- An accidental death report was registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Sources
Teen jumps to death after no college admission despite 95.7% marks
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