IIT Kharagpur Student Dies in Hostel Fall

A second-year student at IIT Kharagpur tragically died on August 14, 2026, after falling from a hostel building on the campus.

University authorities have launched an internal inquiry into the incident, while local police are conducting a forensic investigation to determine the circumstances of the fall.

The institute has expressed its condolences to the family and is providing counseling support to students affected by the sudden loss.