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This study investigates the impact of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) on suicidal ideation among 400 adolescents, consisting of 200 girls and 200 boys attending a coaching center in Kota, Rajasthan, India. The research employed randomized sampling techniques. The results of our analysis indicate that while IQ plays a role in predicting suicidal ideation, it is not the sole determinant. Our study revealed a relatively weak association between IQ and suicidal ideation. Both the Intelligence test, specifically the Mixed Group Test of Intelligence (MGTI) developed by Dr. P. N. Mehrotra, and the Suicidal Ideation Scale, as created by Devendra Singh Sisodia and Vibhuti Bhatnagar, were administered to the same selected sample. The statistical methods employed in this study included the Karl Pearson correlation and T-test. These tests were crucial in shedding light on the significant impact of suicidal ideation, revealing that it is not the exclusive factor responsible for such ideation. Additional factors, such as dietary habits, the learning environment within the coaching center, academic pressure, and others, also play a pivotal role.