NIT Kurukshetra Student Suicide Triggers Protests Amid Rising Campus Deaths

Diksha Dubey, a second-year B.Tech student in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, was found dead in her hostel room on April 16, 2026. This incident marks the fourth suspected student death at the institution within two months, sparking significant protests on campus. Students gathered at the main gate, alleging unsatisfactory behavior from hostel staff and authorities, while criticizing the delayed response to the incident. Previous deaths included Angod Shiva in February, an unnamed student from Nuh in March, and Priyanshu Sharma in early April. In response to the unrest, Officiating Director Brahmjit announced that the administration has accepted key student demands. Notably, the institute will replace the even-odd semester re-examination system with an annual schedule to alleviate accumulated academic pressure and mental stress. Additionally, the administration is developing a more effective mechanism for addressing student grievances. Police have shifted the body for post-mortem examination, and the exact cause of death remains under investigation pending forensic findings and family statements.