Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders IIT Transfer for Medical Student
A student at IIT Kharagpur has a mental health condition that needs special treatment.
The Supreme Court said the student should move to IIT Roorkee where the treatment is available.
The court told IIT Kharagpur to give the student a transfer certificate in a week.
The student must still pay fees and meet other rules at the new campus.
The court also asked a medical center to check the student’s health.
This decision helps the student get the care they need while staying in college.
Supreme Court granted medical transfer for IIT Kharagpur student to IIT Roorkee.
Student diagnosed with borderline personality disorder requiring specialized therapy.
Court ordered IIT Kharagpur to issue transfer certificate within one week.
Student must meet fee and admission requirements at IIT Roorkee.
Court earlier directed AIIMS to assess student's medical condition.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur student and Supreme Court of India
- What
- Transfer to IIT Roorkee on medical grounds
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India; IIT Kharagpur; IIT Roorkee
- Why
- Student requires specialized therapy not available at IIT Kharagpur
- Student's Condition
- Borderline personality disorder
- Transfer Destination
- IIT Roorkee
- Court Order Date
- July 30, 2024
- Transfer Deadline
- Within one week
- Originating Institution
- IIT Kharagpur