Know all the details about post graduate student Nilay Patel, who committed suicide in IIM Bangalore
Nilay Patel, a postgraduate student at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), was found dead in his hostel room on Sunday morning. While the exact cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, reliable sources suggest it may be another tragic case of student suicide. The student is believed to have fallen from the third floor of his hostel accommodation.
Who is Nilay Patel as IIM Bangalore PGP student commits suicide, cause of death reason, biography, batch, course, caste and religion
Nilay Kailashbhai Patel who had 38 months of work experience and was doing his specialization in Computer Science and Engineering was a PGP 2023-25 student and was a bright student, and a much loved friend to many. Nilay was an OBC Hindu postgraduate student.
In a message to students, IIM Bangalore’s Director expressed condolences: “It is with profound grief that we want to inform you that our beloved batch mate Nilay Patel (2311486) is no more with us. While the investigation is going on to find the exact reason behind this unfortunate incidence, we request you all to not believe in any rumours and co-operate with authorities to the fullest.”
In a hearing on January 3, the Supreme Court expressed grave concern over the rising number of suicides among students, especially those from marginalized communities. The Court was particularly alarmed after learning that 115 suicides occurred at IITs alone between 2004 and 2024. Justice Surya Kant emphasized the Court’s intention to monitor the issue closely, ensuring the effective implementation of the 2012 Regulations aimed at addressing such cases.
How the authorities reacted to the suicide of Nilay Patel?
It is with profound sadness that IIM Bangalore shares the news of the untimely passing of our PGP 2023-25 student, Nilay Kailashbhai Patel.
A bright student, and a much loved friend to many, Nilay will be sorely missed by the entire IIMB family. pic.twitter.com/aSVp6y7Pcr
— IIM Bangalore (@iimb_official) January 5, 2025
Following this incident, the All India OBC Students’ Association (AIOBSCA) has called for transparency and accountability from the institution in the wake of Nilay’s death. The association demands clarity from the authorities and urges the administration to address concerns raised by students from marginalized communities, particularly regarding caste-based discrimination and the lack of proper support systems.
IIMB’s Director expressed condolences in a message to students, stating that it was with profound grief that they informed everyone of the passing of their beloved batchmate, Nilay Patel (2311486). He mentioned that the investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of this unfortunate incident and requested everyone to refrain from spreading rumors and to fully cooperate with the authorities.
Nilay Patel’s death comes at a time when the Supreme Court of India is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, two students from marginalized communities who tragically took their own lives after reportedly facing caste-based harassment. Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar at Hyderabad Central University, died by suicide in January 2016, allegedly due to caste discrimination. Similarly, Payal Tadvi, an Adivasi student at TN Topiwala National Medical College in Mumbai, also died by suicide in May 2019 after enduring harassment from upper-caste peers.
NILAY PATEL: pic.twitter.com/5Ra5Cw7JCo
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