IC3 Report Finds Decline in Student Well-being and Low Use of School Counsellors in India
The IC3 Institute's Student Well-being Pulse Report 2026, based on 8,515 Indian students, reveals a significant decline in wellbeing from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Overall wellbeing drops from 62% to 43%, with decreases in happiness, confidence, and motivation. Negative emotions like anxiety and loneliness peak in senior grades, especially among girls. Despite these challenges, 64% of students prefer managing stress alone, while only 6% seek school counsellors. Friends and family remain primary support sources, and over half of students are open to professional counselling.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 20 Aug, 12:06 pm. Other outlets followed.