Multai Class 12 student consumes pesticide after results, condition critical:Informed father about failure, took step shortly after; experts say no exam is final

The Madhya Pradesh Board on Wednesday declared the Class 10 and 12 results. A total of 73.42% students passed Class 10, while 76% cleared Class 12. Around 1.6 million students had appeared for both exams. In Multai, a 17-year-old Class 12 student consumed pesticide after being upset over failing the exam. Family members admitted him to hospital, where his condition remains critical. According to information, the student studied in a private school. Around 1 pm on Wednesday, he informed his father that he had failed the exam. Soon after, he consumed pesticide at home. Admitted to hospital in critical condition Father said the boy himself informed them about consuming pesticide. The family rushed him to the government hospital in Multai without delay. He is under close monitoring. 10th grade girl student hangs herself in Chhindwara In Chhindwara’s Parasia, a 17-year-old Class 10 student, Saniya, died by suicide. The incident took place in Mohan Nagar area, where she had been living with her grandparents. According to information, Saniya, daughter of Satish, was under mental stress after the results. She took the step soon after the result was declared. The incident left the family in shock. Bhaskar spoke to counselors, they said – No exam is the last one, don’t take stress Clinical psychologist Dr Satyakant Trivedi said students go through high stress during results. Sometimes the pressure becomes overwhelming, but no exam is the end. There are always more opportunities to succeed. Despite failing a thousand times, Edison invented the bulb Scoring low or failing an exam does not define one’s future. If one does not perform well now, they can do better next time with effort. People learn from mistakes. American scientist Thomas Alva Edison failed many times before inventing the bulb, which changed the world. He was once labelled weak in studies and expelled from school, yet went on to make life-changing inventions. Life has ups and downs. No exam can measure 100% of a person’s ability. With determination, confidence and willingness to learn, goals can still be achieved. How Should Children Deal with Exam and Result Pressure? Dr Trivedi said many students go through stress or depression due to exam pressure, often because they lack the right guidance. Students tend to set unrealistic goals, like covering too many subjects at once, which increases stress when they fail to achieve them. Set small goals, don’t discuss too much Students should start with small, achievable goals. Completing them gives satisfaction and reduces stress. After exams and before results, students should avoid excessive discussions about marks with friends, as it increases anxiety. Maintain Distance from Social Media Social media and messaging groups often revolve around exams and results, which can increase stress. Instead, students should focus on hobbies or read motivational books. Talk to a mentor or teacher to lighten your mind If feeling stressed or confused, students should talk to teachers or mentors, or share concerns with parents. This helps in finding solutions and easing the mind. Parents should support children after results. If marks are low, they can help them cope with stress better than anyone else. According to the National Crime Records Bureau report, more than 13,000 students died by suicide in India in 2022. Of these, 7.6% were students, and 1,123 cases among those under 18 were linked to exam failure, including 578 girls and 575 boys.