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  "type": "article",
  "title": "A Thane teen scored 95.7% in Class 12, missed his dream engineering seat by rank, and ended his life",
  "summary": "A minor student in Thane who scored 95.7% in his Class 12 science exams died by suicide after failing to secure a seat at his preferred engineering institute.",
  "content": "A heartbreaking case has emerged from Thane district in Maharashtra, where a minor student ended his life after failing to secure a seat at the engineering institute he had set his heart on. What makes the case even more shocking is that the student had scored 95.7% in his Class 12 science board exams, yet that could not get him into the college of his choice.\n\nWho was the student\nPolice disclosed details of the case on Monday. According to them, the deceased was a minor who lived with his family at the Hiranandani Estate complex on Ghodbunder Road in Thane. After clearing Class 12, he had been hoping to join the Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, for a dual BS-MS degree, a prestigious five-year integrated programme.\n\nWhy the admission slipped away\nDespite his stellar Class 12 score, the student ranked only 10,474th in the entrance examination required for admission to the institute. That rank was not enough to secure him a seat at the college he had been aiming for, and police said this setback left him deeply disappointed. Family members and neighbours have been left in shock, since a student who scored as high as 95.7% still could not make the cut because of the rank gap in the entrance test.\n\nInvestigation still underway\nPolice have so far released only these details, and the case remains under investigation. More facts are expected to emerge as the probe continues. The incident has left the neighbourhood in shock, with many raising concerns about the mounting pressure on students during the college admission season.\n\nHelpline support available\nAnyone experiencing distress or feelings of hopelessness can reach out to trained and accredited mental health counsellors through the toll-free helpline numbers 14416 or 1800-891-4416. Support is also available through TISS iCall at 022-25521111, from Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the nearest mental health professional.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis case is a wake-up call for families across the country whose children are under intense pressure during board exams and college admissions.\n\n• Across India: Lakhs of students compete every year for a handful of seats at top engineering institutes. A strong board exam score does not guarantee admission since entrance-test rank is what actually decides the seat, so families should keep backup options ready well in advance.\n• In Thane and Maharashtra: Communities like Hiranandani Estate, and schools in the region, may now feel a stronger need to build in mental health support for students after this incident, including expanded counselling services.\n• Remember the helplines: Any student or parent under stress can immediately reach the toll-free numbers 14416, 1800-891-4416, or TISS iCall at 022-25521111 for free, confidential support.\n• A signal for parents: If a child suddenly withdraws or shows despair or anger after missing an admission, treat it seriously and talk to them right away, since delay can turn fatal.\n\nWhy this happened\nPolice say the immediate cause behind the incident was the student's failure to get a seat at the engineering institute he had been hoping for, though the full investigation is still underway.\n\n• Rank spoiled the plan: Despite scoring an impressive 95.7% in Class 12, he ranked only 10,474th in the entrance exam, which was not enough to secure a seat at the Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur.\n• Gap between dream and reality: The student had been excited about pursuing the dual BS-MS degree, making the missed seat a major blow.\n• Probe ongoing: Police have released only limited details so far, and other aspects of the case are yet to be confirmed.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where did this incident take place?\nIn Thane district, Maharashtra; the student lived at Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road.\n\n2. How much did the student score in Class 12?\nHe scored 95.7% in the science stream.\n\n3. Which institute was he trying to get into?\nHe wanted to join the Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, for a dual BS-MS degree course.\n\n4. Why did he not get admission?\nHe ranked only 10,474th in the entrance exam, which was not enough to secure a seat at that institute.\n\n5. When did the details of the case come out?\nPolice disclosed the details on Monday.\n\n6. Who can someone contact if they are feeling distressed?\nThey can call the toll-free helpline 14416 or 1800-891-4416, or TISS iCall at 022-25521111 from Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/maharashtra/thane-men-injiniyaringa-koleja-men-sita-na-milane-se-tuta-chhatra-95-7-pratishata-ankon-ke-bavajuda-uthaya-atmaghati-kadama-29333",
  "category": "Maharashtra",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-08",
  "tags": [
    "Thane",
    "Suicide",
    "Class 12 results",
    "Engineering admission",
    "Hiranandani Estate",
    "Mental health",
    "Shibpur"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}