IIT Roorkee has postponed 70 exams to November 22, 2026, after the loss of Ayush Rajauria, a second-year BS-MS Mathematics and Computing student.
The decision was announced on November 15, 2026.
Depression note found in Rajauria's room
Rajauria had been receiving help for mental stress at the campus wellness center for the past year, and a note mentioning depression was found in his room.
Police are investigating the circumstances, while the incident has sparked important conversations about student mental health across IITs.