After IIT Bombay Suicide, Students Describe Crushing Academic Pressure

Students at IIT Bombay said college can feel exciting at first but later become very stressful.

Many students have already spent years preparing for the JEE entrance exam.

After entering college, they may compare their grades, internships and future jobs with those of their classmates.

Some students can feel unsuccessful even when they receive very high marks.

Experts said constant pressure without enough rest can harm sleep, eating habits and mental health.

Students may also feel lonely and may not ask for help because they worry about stigma.

Friends, teachers and families can help by noticing changes in behavior and talking openly.

Psychologists said studying what happened before a death can help schools understand warning signs, but it cannot prove that one event caused it.

They emphasized that a student's value should not depend only on academic performance.