Student Well-being in IITs: Beyond Counselling Support

Discussions on student wellness in IITs and other institutions often centre on counsellor support and early warning detection systems. However, stakeholders argue that these measures, while valuable, do not address the fundamental issues underlying student distress.

Meetings and interventions typically focus on providing mental health resources and identifying at-risk students. But observers contend that the core problems driving student well-being challenges remain unexamined and unresolved within these institutions.