Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study
A new study by the IC3 Institute reveals a significant decline in student well-being as they progress from Grade 8 to Grade 12 in India. The report highlights rising levels of anxiety, loneliness, and frustration, particularly among female students.
Why it matters
The findings underscore a growing mental health crisis in the Indian education system, suggesting a need for better institutional support structures.
Student wellbeing in India declines sharply through the senior school years, the Student Well-Being Pulse Report by IC3 Institute has found. The report is a part of a wider study on student suicide aversion, which focuses on mental health and well-being. The proportion of students reporting high overall wellbeing fell from 62% in Grade 8 to 43% in Grade 12, the report has stated. The findings are based on the responses from 8,515 students across India, showing a consistent decline across wellbeing, happiness, confidence and motivation as students progress through school. The report was launched at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference and Expo in Mumbai on Thursday (August 20, 2026).
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