Two student suicides at IIT Guwahati within a month have sparked outrage and calls for reform, with the institute’s stringent 75% attendance policy facing intense scrutiny. The deaths have highlighted the pressure students face to maintain attendance, even at the expense of their mental health and academic performance. The Dean of IIT Guwahati has resigned amidst protests, and the debate continues on whether the institution should adopt a more flexible approach to attendance to better support student well-being.
