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Thane boy scored 96% in Class 12 exam but failed college test, died by suicide
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The circumstances surrounding the boy's death are known to have followed his failure in the college test, despite his high score in the Class 12 exam. A boy from Thane scored 96% in his Class 12 exam but failed a college test.
A boy from Thane scored 96% in his Class 12 exam but failed a college test. This discrepancy in his academic performance reportedly led to him dying by suicide.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The circumstances surrounding the boy's death are known to have followed his failure in the college test, despite his high score in the Class 12 exam.
The source provides more information about this incident, which can be consulted for a more detailed understanding of the events that unfolded.
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