Over 45 IIT Student Suicides in Five Years Highlight Calls for Data Transparency and Mental Health Support
Between 2020 and 2025, at least 45 student suicides were reported across 23 IITs, with over 60% involving students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. Congress leaders accused the government of withholding suicide data, linking it to systemic discrimination. Experts emphasize that student suicides stem from complex factors beyond exam pressure, urging psychological autopsies and improved mental health support. Recent deaths, including IIT Bombay's Sahil Wakode, have sparked calls for institutional reforms and greater transparency.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 16%, Centre 84%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, indiatoday, thehindu, deccanherald, freepressjournal, freepressjournal, economictimes, hindustantimes, and 2 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 22 Sept, 01:13 am. Other outlets followed.