Eight student suicides at IIT Delhi since 2023 raise mental health concerns

IIT Delhi has recorded eight student suicides since 2023, raising serious concerns about the institution's mental health infrastructure and student support systems.

The recurring tragedy has sparked scrutiny into the pressures faced by students at one of India's premier engineering institutes. Questions have been raised about the adequacy of counselling services, peer support networks, and institutional response to student distress.

The deaths underscore broader challenges in higher education institutions regarding mental health awareness, early intervention mechanisms, and creating a supportive campus environment for managing academic and personal stress.