65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability

A recent IIT-Kanpur student suicide highlights a disturbing mental health crisis across premier Indian technical institutes, with over a dozen student deaths annually for five years. Alumni and student bodies point to intense academic pressure, isolation, and exclusion as key factors.

Jan 22, 2026 - 03:35
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65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability
A recent IIT-Kanpur student suicide highlights a disturbing mental health crisis across premier Indian technical institutes, with over a dozen student deaths annually for five years. Alumni and student bodies point to intense academic pressure, isolation, and exclusion as key factors.

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