By News Karnataka Editorial Team
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Chandrapur, Maharashtra: Teen ends life on MBBS admission day
Anurag Anil Borkar, a 19-year-old from Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, died by suicide on the day he was scheduled to leave for Gorakhpur to begin his MBBS course. Despite securing a 99.99 percentile in NEET UG 2025 and earning an All India Rank of 1475 in the OBC category, he reportedly did not wish to pursue a career in medicine.
Suicide note reveals true aspirations
Police said a suicide note was found in Anurag’s room, in which he expressed his desire to pursue a career in business instead of becoming a doctor. The note highlighted his inability to follow a path chosen for him rather than one he personally wanted.
Family in shock
Anurag’s mother reportedly discovered him hanging in his room around 4 a.m., leaving the family in deep grief and disbelief. The family was preparing to travel to Gorakhpur to assist him with admission when the tragedy occurred.
Pressure of societal expectations
This incident sheds light on the intense pressure Indian students face to follow conventional career paths like medicine and engineering, regardless of their personal aspirations. Anurag’s story reflects the emotional and psychological toll such pressures can take on high-achieving students.
The tragic death of Anurag Anil Borkar underscores the urgent need to address student mental health and respect individual career choices, even in highly competitive academic environments. Families, educators, and policymakers are reminded of the importance of balancing achievement with personal well-being.
