NEET Aspirant’s Final “Sorry Mom” Video Leaves Family Heartbroken Before Tragic Suicide
Mumbai , June 25 : An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Maharashtra’s Hingoli allegedly died by suicide after recording an emotional final video message for his mother, leaving his family and community devastated.
The student, identified as Sushil Dhage, had recently appeared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination held on June 21. The re-test was conducted after the original exam on May 3 was cancelled following allegations of a question paper leak, creating uncertainty and stress for lakhs of students across the country.
Before taking the extreme step, Sushil recorded a heartbreaking 33-second video on his mobile phone. In the clip, with folded hands and tears in his eyes, he apologised to his mother and expressed the emotional burden he had been carrying.
“Mom, I am ending my life today. Please don’t worry about me. In my next life, I want to be born from you again and never cause you this pain,” he said.
Struggling to hold back tears, he continued to ask for forgiveness, saying he felt deeply broken and unable to understand or cope with his pain anymore. He also urged his mother to stay strong and take care of his sibling.
After sending the video to his family, Sushil reportedly jumped into a well.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the intense mental and emotional pressure faced by students preparing for highly competitive exams like NEET. With millions of students competing every year for nearly one lakh undergraduate medical seats, the burden of expectations, uncertainty, and repeated disruptions can become overwhelming for many young aspirants.
This year’s NEET examination was already surrounded by controversy after it was cancelled due to allegations of a paper leak. The case was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which arrested the alleged mastermind, reportedly a chemistry lecturer based in Pune. Following the investigation, the re-examination was conducted on June 21.
Sushil’s death has sparked conversations around the growing mental health crisis among students and the urgent need for emotional support systems, counselling, and awareness.
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, reaching out for help can make a difference. Mental health experts stress that no exam or result is worth a life, and support is always available.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
