Mangaluru: A 15 year-old student studying in ninth standard at a private school attempted co  commit suicide by jumping off a building at Adu Maroli, police said today.

Pratham, son of an income tax employee, was stated to be in a critical condition at a private hospital where he was admitted. 

He jumped off the third floor of his neighbours building last evening. 

Before jumping, the boy left a note stating that he took the extreme step as he was poor in studies.