NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Hyderabad after missing medical seat

In short

Mohammed Riyaan, 20, was found hanging at his Rein Bazaar residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening, October 28.
He had been preparing for the NEET exam for two years and undergoing long-term coaching.
Riyaan had appeared for the NEET exam this year but did not secure a medical seat.
Madannapet Police have registered a case of suspicious death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Police officials stated that Riyaan was reportedly under depression over not securing a seat, based on a complaint filed by his family.

Mohammed Riyaan, a 20-year-old NEET aspirant, died by suicide at his residence in Rein Bazaar, Hyderabad, on Wednesday evening, October 28. He was reportedly depressed after not securing a medical seat in the NEET examination this year.

Riyaan had been preparing for the competitive medical entrance exam for two years and was undergoing long-term coaching. The Madannapet Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at his home.

Police Investigation and Family’s Complaint

Madannapet Police registered a case of suspicious death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following the incident. Per Siasat.com, Riyaan was found hanging at 3 PM. His family members discovered him in their house on Wednesday evening, October 28.

A police official stated that Riyaan was “under depression over it,” referring to his failure to secure a medical seat. This statement was based on a complaint filed by his family, as reported by IndiaTVNews.com, ETVBharat.com, and ThePrint.in. TelanganaToday.com specified that he was found hanging from a bathroom ventilator.

Background of the Aspirant

Mohammed Riyaan, identified as a 20-year-old NEET aspirant by multiple sources including Siasat.com, IndiaTVNews.com, TelanganaToday.com, ETVBharat.com, and ThePrint.in, had dedicated two years to preparing for the NEET exam. He had undergone long-term coaching in anticipation of securing a medical seat.

Despite his preparations and appearing for the exam this year, he was unsuccessful in securing a seat. This outcome reportedly led to his state of depression, as indicated by the family’s complaint to the police. The incident highlights the pressures faced by students preparing for highly competitive entrance examinations.

Recent Incidents Involving Competitive Exam Aspirants

The incident involving Mohammed Riyaan in Hyderabad on October 28 is one of several recent reported suicides among aspirants for competitive examinations. On October 19, a 25-year-old UPSC aspirant died by suicide in Delhi, as reported by IndiaTVNews.com. This was followed by another case on October 26, when a 16-year-old JEE aspirant died by suicide in Kota, also noted by IndiaTVNews.com.

These incidents highlight a pattern of mental health challenges faced by students preparing for highly competitive entrance examinations across India. The cases span different age groups and examination types, from the NEET medical entrance to the UPSC civil services and JEE engineering exams, suggesting a broader issue within the competitive academic landscape.

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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