- Shocking reality from Supreme Court Committee survey
- 15 out of every 100 students suffer
- 9 had suicidal thoughts
Supreme Court Survey: College and university life is often associated with studies, careers and a bright future. But a large survey among students across the country has brought out a different side of the story. Supreme Court In a survey conducted by the National Task Force, about 9 percent of students reported having frequent or frequent suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Also, about 15 percent of students reported experiencing chronic stress, sadness, or anxiety in the past six months. The survey included responses from over 24.3 lakh students. However, the task force explained that the current sample is not representative of the entire student community, so these figures should be viewed as preliminary and tentative findings. Nearly one in 10 students reported experiencing severe psychological distress.
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15 percent suffer from mental disorders
The most striking statistic from this survey is the issue of suicidal thoughts. Nearly 9 percent of students reported having these thoughts frequently or often in the past year. In addition, about 15 percent of students reported experiencing severe mental distress, stress, sadness, or anxiety for several weeks in the past six months.
These statistics come at a time when there is a serious debate on mental health and suicide among students in higher education institutions in the country. The Supreme Court has constituted a National Task Force to investigate the issue and suggest preventive measures.
34% of students feel like 'outsiders' on campus…
The survey not only provided a picture of psychological stress, but also provided important information about students' experiences on campus. Approximately 34% of students felt more or less 'outsiders' on campus.
Approximately 67% of students surveyed belonged to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities. This task force has previously studied issues such as social discrimination and isolation in higher education. Hence, the question of belonging and equal treatment on campus is also an important part of this discussion.
Career and job concerns along with studies
The pressure on students is not limited to exams or grades. The survey also revealed issues such as academic pressure, job insecurity and anxiety about career choice. According to officials, concerns about educational options and persistent difficulties related to employment were common.
In such an environment, college and university support becomes extremely important. However, according to the survey, about 32 percent of students said that counseling was not available in their institution. Meanwhile, 56 percent of students said they believed their administration would handle serious cases impartially.
What have students complained about?
so far, Delhi– 30 meetings have been held in 19 institutions including institutions from NCR, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam and West Bengal. Students reported many problems related to academics, social life, mental health and administration. These include strict attendance, additional academic and clinical workload, long on-call hours, placement difficulties and faculty shortages. Students also complained about the lack of hands-on training and the careless or overcontrolling attitude of PhD mentors.
Now the question is: How can students get support?
Developing a better support system based on these indications is now the biggest challenge before the task force. This may include measures such as uniform and improved mental health support across institutions, teacher training, reducing mental health problems, providing rapid crisis response systems and regular monitoring.
It would be premature to consider these figures as the final picture. The task force itself has said that many parts of the survey are still being analyzed and that the current sample is not representative. The National Task Force is required to submit its final report to the Supreme Court by October 31, 2026.
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