IIT Bombay Records Three Student Deaths In 2026, Half Of Six Suicides And Unnatural Deaths Since 2021: Data
The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode triggered a campus protest as students questioned academic and disciplinary systems. According to institute data, three suicides and unnatural deaths have been recorded at IIT-B in 2026. Police are investigating Wakode’s death, while students have demanded changes in examination processes and mental-health support mechanisms.