4 min readBengaluruSep 10, 2026 03:34 PM IST
While 50 per cent of the respondents to the survey said academic workload was causing mental distress, 46 per cent pointed to disruptions in basic amenities as a contributing factor. (Image generated using AI)A survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Students’ Council following two student deaths, allegedly by suicide, in August has found widespread concern among students over academic pressure, financial stress and campus wellbeing, with a majority seeking more mental health support.
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One of the strongest findings related to governance: 88 per cent of the 1,035 respondents said students should have representation on the Wellness Committee, the body that oversees campus mental health support, signalling a strong desire among students to have a direct voice in shaping policies that affect them. Meanwhile, 69 per cent said a proposed weekly Students’ Council initiative—informal gatherings dubbed ‘Mondays for Mental Health’—would be helpful.
