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BY- Animesh Ikshit
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The recent incident of an 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Yuvraj, going missing from Rajasthan’s Kota sheds light on the psychological complexities faced by students in this bustling coaching hub.
Yuvraj, like many others, left his hostel for his coaching institute early in the morning and hasn`t been traced since.
This incident, occurring merely a week after another student, Rachit Sondhya, disappeared, underscores the urgent need to address the toll that preparatory studies take on young minds.
Kota, often dubbed as the "coaching capital" of India, draws students from all corners of the country who aspire to crack competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
The pressure to excel in these exams coupled with the intense academic environment creates a breeding ground for psychological distress among students.
The story of Rachit Sondhya, captured on CCTV entering a forest area, raises questions about the mental state of these young aspirants.
Sondhya`s case is a stark reminder of the alarming levels of stress and anxiety that students endure.
His parents` revelation about his concerns regarding excessive mobile phone usage, leading to distractions from studies, adds another layer to the narrative.