53 IIT student deaths in 5 years, over 50% from SC, ST, OBC groups: Data
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, The Congress alleged the government withheld suicide data at the Indian Institutes of Technology , claiming more than 50% of 53 students who died in the past five years belonged to marginalized communities.
- Congress leader Venugopal claimed the Ministry of Education deliberately excluded suicide data from a December 2025 parliamentary response, stating the Ministry provided a 'vague response' despite an Under Secretary seeking information from IITs.
- Data compiled by the Global IIT Alumni Support Group shows 173 students died by suicide or unnatural death over two decades, with around 70 per cent of these fatalities recorded in the last 10 years.
- Protests followed deaths of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode on September 19 and IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar on August 22, prompting demands for independent inquiries and institutional accountability.
- Singh proposed a 14-point policy roadmap addressing academic stress and systemic inequities, including campus-wide mental-health surveys, dedicated wellbeing leadership at IITs, and integrating diversity considerations into mental-health planning.
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Prof Doolla sent on leave in IIT Bombay student suicide case, Crime Branch to question him today
Accused Professor Suryanarayan Doolla has been summoned by the Mumbai Crime Branch for questioning on Wednesday. Yesterday, the crime branch had recorded the statement of the parents of the victim, Sahil.
IIT student suicides: 45 deaths across 23 IITs in five years, official data
IIT student suicides: Official data shows 45 suicides across 23 IITs between 2020-21 and 2024-25, with 28 victims from SC, ST and OBC communities. IIT-Hyderabad reported seven deaths in total, while the data does not establish reasons for the deaths.
IIT-Bombay suicide case: Sahil Wakode's father threatens hunger strike from today
In a gripping turn of events, Sahil Wakode's father declared his intention to go on a hunger strike if the authorities do not act concerning his son's death. In response, IIT-B has put together an investigative committee, headed by Prof Ramesh Venkateswaran. The university community is in turmoil, with students demanding answers while simultaneously standing by the professor linked to the case, highlighting big worries regarding campus security …
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