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IIT Delhi to Expand Counselling Services, Revise Mental Health Policy
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:46 AM
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IIT Delhi announced plans to hire additional counsellors and overhaul its mental health policy to better support students.
IIT Delhi has announced a move to increase the number of counsellors available to students, aiming to provide more robust mental health support across campus.
The institute will also conduct a comprehensive review of its existing mental health policy, with the objective of making it more responsive to the evolving needs of the student community.
While specific figures on the new hires have not yet been released, the decision reflects growing awareness of mental well‑being issues within higher education.
The policy revision is expected to introduce clearer guidelines for early intervention, crisis management, and long‑term support for students facing psychological challenges.
The institute will also conduct a comprehensive review of its existing mental health policy, with the objective of making it more responsive to the evolving needs of the student community.
While specific figures on the new hires have not yet been released, the decision reflects growing awareness of mental well‑being issues within higher education.
The policy revision is expected to introduce clearer guidelines for early intervention, crisis management, and long‑term support for students facing psychological challenges.