Supreme Court-Panel Survey Finds 9% of Higher Education Students Report Suicidal Thoughts

A nationwide survey by a Supreme Court-appointed National Task Force found that 9% of higher education students experienced suicidal thoughts in the past year.

The survey, drawing over 2.43 lakh responses, also revealed that 15% of students felt overwhelmed or distressed continuously for several weeks in the previous six months.

The NTF panel is expected to submit its final report addressing student mental health concerns in higher educational institutions by October 31, 2026.