Stress is an irrefutable part of every person s life today. From adults to children today more and more people are being diagnosed with stress-related disorders. During the academic phase of life one of the biggest causes of stress is exams. In India the situation is so bad that each year many students overburdened by the syllabus and terrified of failure end up taking their own lives. The unforgiving competitive race to succeed and societal expectations from a student to be an all-around topper perpetuates this stress which in extreme cases can lead to mental breakdown. Dr Ekta Soni Chief