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IIT Delhi Student Death: Delhi Police Files Abetment Case

Delhi Police has registered a case of abetment to suicide following the death of a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, intensifying scrutiny on campus mental health and institutional accountability.

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IIT Delhi Student Death: Pawan Khera Seeks Independent Probe

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has called for an independent investigation into suicides at IITs following the recent death of an IIT Delhi student, reigniting a national debate on mental health support at premier institutions.

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IIT Dropout to ₹2 Crore Package: Devshree Bharti's Journey

Devshree Bharti, whose father earned just ₹6,000 a month, could not secure an IIT seat but went on to build a career fetching a ₹2 crore annual package — a story of resilience beyond entrance exam results.

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IIT Bombay Sets 8-Year Maximum Time Limit for PhD Completion

IIT Bombay has introduced a strict eight-year cap on PhD programme duration, aiming to reduce indefinite enrolments and push research scholars towards timely degree completion.

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IIT Delhi Steps Up Mental Health Support, Invites Student Feedback

IIT Delhi has reaffirmed its dedication to student mental well-being and is actively seeking suggestions from its student community to strengthen existing support systems on campus.

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IIT Bombay Sets 8-Year Maximum Duration for PhD Programmes

IIT Bombay has introduced an eight-year upper limit for PhD scholars to complete their doctoral programmes, sparking debate across India's research community about whether the policy supports or undermines academic freedom.

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IIT & NIT Rejects of 1984 Who Became CEOs and Leaders

A new feature spotlight reveals how students who missed IIT and REC (now NITs) seats in 1984 went on to build remarkable careers as CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across India.

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IIT Delhi Student Dies After Falling From Campus Building

A student at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi lost their life after falling from a building on campus, prompting authorities to respond and initiate an inquiry.

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IIT Delhi MSc Student Dies in Campus Building Tragedy

A postgraduate student at IIT Delhi lost their life after allegedly jumping from a lecture hall building on campus, raising fresh concerns about student mental health support at premier institutions.

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IIT Student Suicides: India's Missing Data Crisis Explained

Decades after independence, India still has no reliable, centralised count of student suicides at IITs and other premier institutions, raising urgent questions about mental health accountability in higher education.

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IIT Delhi MSc Student Dies by Suicide on Campus, Probe On

An MSc student at IIT Delhi has died by suicide on campus, prompting institute authorities to initiate a formal investigation into the tragic incident.

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IIT Rejection to Life Lesson: Warikoo's Advice Goes Viral

A student's heartfelt letter to entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo about missing his dream IIT seat has sparked a nationwide conversation about redefining success beyond elite college admissions in India.

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IIM Bangalore & Tata Trusts Launch New UG School Together

IIM Bangalore has partnered with Tata Trusts to establish the Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies, marking a significant expansion of the premier management institute into undergraduate education.

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IIT Madras to Launch Medical School with MBBS and MD Courses

IIT Madras has proposed setting up a full-fledged medical school that would offer MBBS and MD programmes, marking a significant step towards integrating medical education with technology and engineering at one of India's premier institutions.

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IIT Directors Under Fire Over Mohan Bhagwat US Visit Outreach

The Congress party has raised sharp objections after reports emerged that IIT directors were allegedly involved in mobilising alumni networks ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to the United States.