A second-year MBBS student at NHL Medical College, located within the V S Hospital campus in Ahmedabad, died by suicide in her hostel room. Police suspect that exam-related stress may have contributed to her decision.

The student, identified as 21-year-old Sushila Vasava from Aravalli, had taken admission under the government quota. According to the police, she was alone in her hostel room on the night of the incident while her roommate was away. When the roommate returned around midnight, she found Sushila had taken her life using a ‘dupatta’.

The authorities were immediately informed. No suicide note was found during the initial investigation. ACP M B Vadand stated that the student’s mobile phone is being examined, and her family and fellow students are being questioned as part of the inquiry. Initial findings suggest exam stress might have been a factor, but other possibilities are also being looked into.

Sources at NHL Medical College mentioned that students are assigned mentors under the National Medical Council’s ‘Mentor-Mentee’ programme. These mentors meet with their assigned students every two to three months. Meetings with Sushila were conducted in December 2024 and February 2025, during which she reportedly did not express any concerns.

The Ellisbridge police are continuing the investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.