IIT Bombay Student Suicide Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Campus Mental Health Support Systems
Published on: Feb. 6, 2026, 1:48 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The death of a 21-year-old student at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has reignited concerns over campus mental health services, with students alleging ineffective counselling and rising academic pressure. Data shows 65 suicides across Indian Institutes of Technology since 2021, prompting calls for systemic reform in student support.
