20-Year-Old IIT Roorkee Student Found Dead in Hostel Room; Police Investigation Underway

A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was found dead in his hostel room late Thursday night, November 12, 2026. The deceased was identified as Ayush Rajoria, a native of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, who was pursuing the second year of the BS-MS dual degree programme in Mathematics and Computing.

According to reports, Rajoria was staying at the institute's Govind Bhawan hostel. His friends became concerned when he did not respond after they knocked on his room door late at night. They subsequently looked through a window and found him unresponsive inside.

The matter was immediately reported to the institute's security personnel, who informed the police. A police team reached the hostel around midnight and initiated an investigation.

Police Begin Investigation

Police have described the incident as a suspected suicide, but the circumstances surrounding the student's death remain under investigation. A post-mortem examination was arranged to establish the cause of death.

A forensic team also examined the hostel room and collected evidence. According to reports, the police recovered a note from the room and are examining its contents as part of the investigation.

The student was reportedly last seen by his friends around 3 pm on Thursday before returning to his hostel room.

Family Informed, IIT Roorkee Issues Statement

Ayush Rajoria was originally from Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad. His family was informed about the incident, and his parents arrived at the institute following the news of his death.

IIT Roorkee expressed deep grief over the student's death and extended condolences to his family. The institute stated that it was cooperating fully with the police investigation and would provide necessary assistance to the bereaved family.

The institute also appealed to people to respect the family's privacy and avoid speculation or the circulation of unverified information.

The investigation is ongoing, and the exact circumstances behind the student's death have not yet been officially established.