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IIT Bombay's New Rule: No Student Will Live Alone in Hostel Room Anymore
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News18•24-09-2026, 11:48
IIT Bombay's New Rule: No Student Will Live Alone in Hostel Room Anymore
- •Following the tragic suicide of B.Tech student Sahil Wakode, IIT Bombay is implementing major changes to enhance student safety and mental well-being.
- •The institute plans to change its hostel rules, moving away from single rooms for senior students to a twin-sharing model, believing it provides mental support and reduces loneliness.
- •IIT Bombay has significantly increased counseling hours across its major hostels and the Students Wellness Center to provide immediate mental health support.
- •The institute will cover the full cost of external professional counseling services, encouraging students to seek help from agencies of their choice.
- •The administration is actively seeking advice from faculty members and mental health experts to develop effective strategies for reducing student stress and improving the campus environment.
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IIT Bombay is considering shifting away from single rooms for senior students by implementing a twin-sharing model, where two students share a room, to prevent loneliness and depression.
The institute has increased counseling hours across six major hostels and the campus Students Wellness Center. Additionally, IIT Bombay has reiterated that students can seek external professional counseling, with the institute covering the full cost.
The policy changes were triggered by the tragic suicide of 20-year-old B.Tech student Sahil Wakode inside his hostel room, which raised serious concerns regarding student safety and mental health on campus.
