Roorkee: IIT Roorkee has postponed 70 examinations following the death of a 20-year-old student at the institute’s campus. The exams, which were originally scheduled for Friday, will now be conducted on November 22, officials said on Sunday.
The deceased student, identified as Ayush Rajauria, was in the second year of the institute’s BS-MS programme in Mathematics and Computing. He hailed from Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
IIT Roorkee’s media cell in-charge, Sonika Srivastava, told PTI that students and their families had been informed about the postponement and the revised examination date.
What Happened At IIT Roorkee’s Govind Bhawan Hostel?
According to police, the incident came to light around midnight on Thursday after Kuldeep Singh Negi, a security officer at the institute, informed Kotwali Roorkee police about a student found dead in room number BS 10 on the second floor of Govind Bhawan hostel.
Police said Rajauria’s family had been informed on Friday and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death was underway.
A purported suicide note was reportedly recovered from his room. Officials said it allegedly referred to depression and distress in his life. The contents of the note have not been independently established.
Student Was Receiving Counselling At Campus Wellness Centre
Officials said Rajauria had been receiving counselling at the institute for around a year to cope with mental stress.
Srivastava told PTI that he had been in touch with the campus wellness centre, a facility that provides support to students experiencing psychological or emotional difficulties.
IIT Roorkee expressed grief over his death and extended condolences to his family.
The incident has renewed attention on student mental health and the support systems available at higher education institutions. However, the circumstances surrounding Rajauria’s death remain under investigation, and no conclusion should be drawn about the reasons behind it.
