Summary
The article discusses student suicides at India’s prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). One such case is of Varad Nerkar, who died by suicide while studying at IIT-Delhi, highlighting the intense pressure students face in these institutions.
Key Facts
- Varad Nerkar was a student at IIT-Delhi who died by suicide on February 15, 2024.
- He was one of 65 student suicides at IITs, and the eighth at IIT-Delhi since 2021.
- IITs are highly respected schools in India, known for academic excellence.
- Admission to IITs involves a tough competition, with millions of applicants each year for limited seats.
- IITs have produced notable figures such as Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai.
- The intense academic pressure in IITs is a recurring issue despite their prestigious reputation.
- IIT graduates in the U.S. earn significantly higher salaries than the national average.
