The Latest Breaking News from IIT Delhi

Student suicides: IITs to create proper cadre for mental health professionals

Indian Institutes of Technology are planning to create a dedicated cadre of mental health professionals for campus support. This initiative aims to address ongoing concerns regarding student suicides and overall mental well-being. While counseling services have been implemented, IITs recognize that they need a more sustainable solution. The proposal is…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

JEE-Advanced 2026: Comp Science first choice among top 500; IIT Bombay gets max top rankers

In 2026, the IIT JEE-Advanced results showed Computer Science Engineering remained the top choice among candidates. IIT Bombay attracted the highest number of top rankers, securing 183 admissions from the top 500. Only two candidates from this group opted for Civil Engineering, while none chose Aerospace Engineering.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

WOI India acquires SwiftSeed Ventures, appoints Amar Dixit as CEO

Dixit has been associated with the IIT Delhi entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem for several years.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Divya Mittal IAS resignation reason: Why 2013-batch officer quit after 13 years in civil service in UP

IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer, has resigned from the Indian Administrative Service after nearly 13 years. In an emotional social media post, she reflected on her journey from IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore to a corporate job in London and eventually the IAS. While she did not cite…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

IIT Delhi forms final panel to probe MSc student's death, Justice Mukta Gupta to head inquiry

IIT Delhi has formed a five-member external inquiry committee to investigate a student's death. The committee, headed by Justice Mukta Gupta, will submit its report within two weeks. The student died on August 22 after falling from the Lecture Hall Complex. Police registered a case of abetment to suicide against…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Delhi Police register abetment to suicide case in IIT Delhi student's death

Police registered a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons. An IIT Delhi M.Sc. Physics student died after jumping from a campus building. He entered the campus and went to the Lecture Hall Complex building. The student was rushed to the campus hospital and declared brought dead. The investigation…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

IIT Delhi forms 5-member committee to probe MSc student's death following campus protests

IIT Delhi has formed a five-member committee to investigate a student's death. The panel includes police and psychiatry experts, and two student representatives. This move follows student protests and class suspensions on campus earlier this week. The committee will review protocols and examine office functions within two weeks.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

IIT Delhi students stage sit-in over MSc student's death; classes suspended amid demands for probe

IIT Delhi students protested the death of a 31-year-old MSc Physics student on campus. They are demanding an independent inquiry into alleged administrative lapses and system reforms. Classes were suspended as thousands of students gathered for a sit-in protest seeking answers. Students allege the deceased faced difficulties with accommodation and…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%

A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a battery-powered refrigeration system for transport vehicles. The technology works independently of truck engines, can run for six to eight hours and is claimed to cut refrigeration costs by…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

IIT student dies inside campus, jumps from the sixth floor of a building; police say no suicide note found

A 31-year-old MSc Physics student at IIT Delhi died after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a campus building. Police found no suicide note but recovered his mobile phone and are checking counselling records and other information as they investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Economic Times · Aug 23