The IC3 Institute's Student Well-Being Pulse Report, launched at the 10th Annual
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The IC3 Institute released the Student Well-Being Pulse Report highlighting a sharp decline in student mental health and happiness from Grade 8 to Grade 12 in India.
Background
The report surveyed 8,515 students across India and was launched at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference in Mumbai on August 20, 2026. It found overall wellbeing dropped from 62% in Grade 8 to 43% in Grade 12, with a notable increase in anxiety and loneliness among girls.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOverall student wellbeing in India dropped from 62% (Grade 8) to 43% (Grade 12).
- FactThe report surveyed a sample size of 8,515 students across India.
- PlaceThe report was launched at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference and Expo in Mumbai.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the factors contributing to the declining mental well-being of students in higher secondary education in India and suggest measures to address it.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- academic pressure and competition
- lack of mental health infrastructure in schools
- gender-specific stressors
- way forward: holistic education and counseling
Keywords: mental health · holistic education · academic pressure · student well-being · socio-emotional learning
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