IIT Roorkee Postpones Exams to November 22 Following Student's Death

IIT Roorkee has postponed 70 examinations to November 22 following the death of a 20-year-old student, officials said. The tests were originally planned for Friday, November 13, 2026. The student, Ayush Rajauria, was in his second year of the BS-MS programme in Mathematics and Computing and lived in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension.

Investigation And Findings

Police said the incident came to light around midnight on Thursday after security officer Kuldeep Singh Negi informed the Kotwali Roorkee police that a student was found dead in room number BS 10 on the second floor of Govind Bhawan hostel. Officers found a note in the room where the student reportedly wrote about dealing with depression and being distressed. Officials stated he had received campus counselling for the past year to manage mental stress. Sonika Srivastava, head of the media cell, confirmed he was receiving support at the campus wellness centre and noted that students and families have been informed about the new exam date.

Context

Incidents like this frequently bring urgent attention to student welfare and the pressure points within prominent educational institutions. Campuses across the country often review support systems and counseling resources in response to such tragic events.