College Student In Karnataka Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Failing 6 Subjects; Investigation Underway

A 19-year-old student named Tejaswini, a first-year Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) student from Raichur, was found dead in an alleged case of suicide at her college hostel in Halligattu CET College, Ponnampet, Karnataka according to the Kodagu Police, as reported by news agency ANI.

Authorities recovered a note from the scene in which the student reportedly stated that she had six academic backlogs and did not wish to continue her studies. Police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.

Ponnampet, Karnataka | A first-year AIML student named Tejaswini (19) from Raichur, who was studying in the hostel of Halligattu CET College in Ponnampet, died allegedly by suicide. A note stating that she committed suicide because she had six backlogs and did not want to study…

— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2025

The incident has raised concerns about mounting academic stress among students, especially in demanding technical fields like AI and engineering.

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