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College student dies by suicide in Jaipur after getting ‘caught cheating’ in exam

According to police, the deceased was from Patna and had been studying at Manipal University

2 min readJaipurUpdated: Dec 28, 2025 10:19 PM IST

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A 19-year-old college student died by suicide in Jaipur, purportedly after he was accused of cheating in an examination, police said.

The incident took place on the evening of December 26. According to police, the deceased was from Patna and had been studying at Manipal University. The Computer Science student had been living in the college hostel for the past six months.

Officials said he had failed a subject in his first semester and had appeared for a backup examination to make up for it on December 26 from 3 pm to 6 pm. During the exam, he was allegedly caught using chits. The invigilator confiscated his answer sheet and chits and issued him a replacement, officials said.

According to the SHO of Bagru police station, Rajendra Kumar Godara, the student left the college campus around 6.15 pm, rented a scooter, and travelled nearly five kilometres to a building that was under construction. He placed his bag and mobile phone on a wall and died by suicide, police said.

Police personnel from the Bagru station reached the spot after the incident was reported and rushed the critically injured student to the Bagru Community Health Centre, where doctors declared him dead. During a search of the site, police recovered his bag and mobile phone from the 12th floor. No note was recovered, they said.

SHO Rajendra Godara said documents found in the bag helped identify the deceased, and that further investigation is underway.

Parul Kulshrestha

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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