Bhopal, May 14 -- The tragic death of 19-year-old Utkarsh M. Shingne, an MBBS student at AIIMS Bhopal, has cast a stark spotlight on the intense academic pressures faced by students in high-stakes environments. Shingne, who took his life on May 12, 2025, while attending a sports event at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, had shared a suicide note via WhatsApp, revealing a combination of personal and academic struggles that contributed to his decision.
In his note, Utkarsh mentioned the overwhelming academic stress, changes to his curriculum, and the mandatory class attendance policies as key factors in his distress. He also expressed regret over pursuing medicine under family pressure, despite his impressive performance with a N...