Rank	State/Union Territory	Number of Student Suicides (2025 Est)
1	Maharashtra	2099
2	Tamil Nadu	1685
3	Madhya Pradesh	1594
4	Karnataka	1323
5	Uttar Pradesh	1262
6	Delhi	1016
7	Jharkhand	980
8	Andhra Pradesh	805
9	West Bengal	800
10	Telangana	728
11	Rajasthan	680
12	Chhattisgarh	617
13	Gujarat	557
14	Odisha	466
15	Kerala	445
16	Haryana	340
17	Assam	307
18	Bihar	260
19	Punjab	243
20	Puducherry	213
21	Uttarakhand	148
22	Jammu and Kashmir	159
23	Himachal Pradesh	110
24	Tripura	57
25	Meghalaya	43
26	Goa	29
27	Mizoram	29
28	Chandigarh	21
29	Manipur	14
30	Sikkim	14
31	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	0
32	Arunachal Pradesh	0
33	DNHDD	0
34	Ladakh	0
35	Lakshadweep	0
36	Nagaland	0

The increasing incidence of student suicides in India is profoundly distressing, and it is an issue that cannot be overlooked.

This situation is linked to severe academic pressure, challenges related to mental health, and insufficient support in numerous areas.

By utilizing projected data for the year 2025, we will explore the current situation across India’s 28 states and 8 Union Territories, present some significant insights, and clarify the methodology used for these estimations.

Student Suicide in every Indian State

By the year 2025, Maharashtra is anticipated to record the highest incidence of student suicides, estimated at approximately 2,099 cases, followed closely by Tamil Nadu with 1,685 and Madhya Pradesh with 1,594.

Collectively, these three states may represent nearly one-third of all student suicides occurring in India.

This trend is not unexpected—metropolitan areas such as Mumbai and Chennai are recognized for their high-pressure academic settings, where coaching institutions often push students to their limits.

The southern states play a significant role in this narrative. Karnataka (1,323), Andhra Pradesh (805), and Telangana (728) together contribute to nearly 30% of the anticipated cases.

Cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru are filled with students pursuing ambitious aspirations, yet the pressure can be overwhelming.

Delhi (1,016) and Uttar Pradesh (1,262) also emerge as notable regions, likely due to their large populations and competitive educational institutions.

Conversely, six regions—Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Nagaland—are projected to report zero student suicides.

While this may seem encouraging, it could also indicate that suicides are not being accurately reported in these areas, possibly due to societal stigma or insufficient data.

A striking observation is that urban regions such as Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu exhibit significantly higher suicide rates compared to smaller states like Sikkim or Manipur, both of which are projected to have only 14 cases.

Urban centers often foster intense academic cultures, whereas smaller states may experience less pressure or have fewer documented incidents. Rajasthan (680) is another area of concern, particularly in cities like Kota, where coaching centers for examinations such as JEE and NEET have unfortunately become associated with student suicides.

How We Arrived at These Figures

These figures represent projections for the year 2025 and should not be considered definitive facts, as we currently lack data for that year.

They are derived from the 2022 statistics provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which is the most reliable data available.

To forecast for 2025, I applied an annual growth rate of 6.4%, which reflects the increase in student suicides observed between 2018 and 2022, as reported by Moneycontrol.

The calculation is straightforward: take the 2022 figure for each state or Union Territory (UT), multiply it by (1 + 0.064)^3 to account for three years of growth, and that yields the projection.

For regions that reported zero suicides in 2022, I maintained that figure at zero, as there is no indication of change, although underreporting remains a significant concern.

Why adopt this 6.4% growth rate?

It is based on the data trends from recent years, indicating that student suicides have been increasing at a faster rate than overall suicides, which have risen by 2% annually.

This approach provides a clear estimate of what 2025 may resemble, assuming factors such as academic pressure and inadequate mental health resources remain relatively unchanged.

Naturally, this method has its limitations—it cannot foresee new policies or abrupt changes—but it offers a foundational perspective based on historical trends.

Conclusion

The projections for 2025 reveal a challenging reality: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh are expected to experience the highest rates of student suicides, with southern states and major urban areas facing the greatest impact.

Conversely, some smaller states and UTs report no cases, which may indicate underreporting rather than actual progress. These figures, derived from the 2022 NCRB data and a 6.4% growth trend, serve as a critical alert.

There is an urgent need for improved mental health support, reduced stigma, and reforms in our educational system that currently pressures students. Each statistic here represents a student in need of assistance let us ensure they receive it.