A final-year Mining Engineering undergraduate at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, reportedly died on September 17, 2026, following a fall from a hostel building on the institute’s campus. According to reports, the student sustained serious injuries in the incident and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for emergency medical attention. Despite efforts to provide treatment, the student was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The incident has brought grief to the NITK Surathkal community, with students, faculty, and staff mourning the loss of a young member of the institution. The circumstances surrounding the fall are being treated seriously, while further details may emerge as authorities and the institution address the incident.
Following the tragedy, NITK expressed condolences to the student’s family and loved ones. The institution also highlighted the mental-health support available to members of the campus community during this difficult period. NITK has on-campus counseling services and access to a staff psychiatrist for students who may be struggling with grief, distress, or other emotional challenges. The institution also pointed students toward regional medical resources that remain available around the clock.
The university encouraged members of its community who are affected by the loss to seek support rather than face the difficult period alone. Such services are intended to provide students and staff with professional assistance as they process the incident.
The death has left the NITK community grieving the loss of a student who was nearing completion of an undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering. As the institution mourns, attention remains focused on supporting the student’s family and providing ca
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