BTech student dies after jumping from IIT Guwahati hostel building: Police

A BTech student at IIT Guwahati died on July 26, 2026, after jumping from the fifth floor of a hostel building.

The student had secured an internship with Goldman Sachs and was described as academically excellent.

Police are investigating and waiting for a postmortem report from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

IIT Guwahati confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation and appealed against speculation.

The institute stated it provides mental health support through SAATHI Counselling Club and the Centre for Holistic Wellbeing, with four full-time counsellors.