A 21-year-old student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G), was found dead in his hostel room, said police, making it the fourth student death at the prestigious institute this year.
The death has sparked protests by students, who are questioning the effectiveness of the institute's mental health and welfare support systems.
The body of the male student, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh, has been sent to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a postmortem examination.