The survey received responses from over 2.43 million students. Nearly 9% reported having had suicidal thoughts often or a lot in the past year, while 34% felt somewhat alien on campus.
Suicidal Thoughts: Students in higher educational institutions are experiencing severe mental distress. The number of students suffering from suicidal thoughts is 9 percent, according to a survey conducted across the country, a Supreme Court-appointed panel said. The report will be released soon.