Individual Counselling
A private, supportive conversation with a trained counsellor about anything affecting your well-being. Confidential and respectful, 45–60 minute sessions by appointment, scheduled around your academic commitments.
Wellness CentreExpress · Engage · EmergeSome days feel heavy.
You don't have to carry them alone.
Life at IIT Roorkee is a journey of learning and growth — and sometimes, of pressure, homesickness and doubt. The Wellness Centre is a safe, confidential space where trained professionals listen without judgment.
Confidential · Free for students · Emergency support any time
Why students visit us
Every journey is different. So is every reason to reach out.
- Adjusting to life at IIT Roorkee
- Academic pressure & exam stress
- Feeling homesick
- Anxiety or low mood
- Difficulty concentrating
- Relationship concerns
- Family difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Identity & future goals
- Building confidence & resilience
- Simply needing someone to listen
Whatever your concern may be, you are welcome here. You don't need to wait until things become overwhelming.
Our services
Support that meets you where you are
Free and confidential for every IIT Roorkee student — face-to-face, over the phone, on video, or even in your bhawan when needed.
Psychological Assessment
Standardised assessments by qualified professionals to better understand emotional, cognitive and behavioural functioning — guiding the right intervention or referral.
Workshops & Programmes
Year-round sessions on stress management, mindfulness, study skills, resilience, healthy relationships and self-care — plus campaigns for World Mental Health Day and more.
First among all IITs
Bio-Feedback Therapy
IIT Roorkee is the first IIT to install an in-house Bio-Feedback Therapy tool at the Wellness Centre — helping you see and regulate your body's stress response in real time.
Students' Aid Committee
Facing financial hardship? StAC can help.
The Students' Aid Committee provides financial assistance to students experiencing genuine hardship. Applications are reviewed four times a year.
- Application letter describing the need for assistance
- Bank statements (last six months, all family members)
- Income Tax Returns of all earning family members
- Any additional supporting documents
PhD scholars (11th-semester students): application addressed to the Chairperson, StAC — approved by your PhD Supervisor and HoD — stating date of registration and date of completion of five years; an academic summary (publications, conference presentations, research work); and the Extension Letter / SRC Form as applicable.
Queries: 01332-285097 · officeadoswsw@iitr.ac.in
| Application period | Review meeting |
|---|---|
| 15 January – 14 April | Last week of April |
| 15 April – 14 July | Last week of July |
| 15 July – 14 October | Last week of October |
| 15 October – 14 January | Last week of January |
Book an appointment
Simple ways to begin
Choose the counsellor and time you feel most comfortable with. Unsure whom to consult? We'll help you find the right support.
Online portal
Log in with your Channel i credentials, browse counsellor profiles and expertise, and pick a slot that fits your schedule.
By phone
Call the Wellness Centre reception during working hours — Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm — and our staff will schedule your appointment.
By email
Send a request and our team will reply with available dates and slots for each counsellor.
Walk in
Walk into the Wellness Centre during working hours — Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm — and reception will help you book on the spot.
Trouble with the portal or booking? Write to officeadosw@iitr.ac.in or adoswsw@iitr.ac.in.
Share a Concern
Worried about someone else?
If you are concerned about the well-being of a student or any other member of the IIT Roorkee community, please share your concern with us by completing the Share a Concern Form. You may submit this form anonymously.
Open the Share a Concern FormUpon submission, an email notification will be automatically sent to the Wellness Centre for prompt review. Your submission will be reviewed confidentially by the Wellness Centre, and appropriate support will be offered wherever possible.
Please note that this is not an emergency service. If you believe the individual is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, please contact the Institute Security Office immediately. 01332-281331
A safe and confidential space
Seeking help is a sign of self-awareness and strength — not weakness.
Many students benefit from counselling at different points in their journey. Whether your concern is small or significant, the Wellness Centre is here to help.
Our people
People who listen for a living
The complete Wellness Centre family — administrators, bhawan wellness, counsellors, doctors and team wellness. Choose whoever you feel most comfortable with.
Administration
Prof. Vinod Pankajakshan
Associate Dean of Students' Welfare (Student Wellness)
Institute Student Counsellors
Mr. Ashfak Ahamed PC
Institute Student Counsellor
Homesickness, Academic stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Family, Addiction
English · Malayalam · Hindi
Mr. Mohit Chandra
Institute Student Counsellor (Senior Scale)
Sexual health, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment problems, Community mental health, Self-harm
Hindi · English
Ms. Divya Kansal
Institute Student Counsellor
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationships, Adjustment
Hindi · English
Ms. Illica Ratan
Institute Student Counsellor
Anxiety, Stress, OCD, Adjustment, Emotion regulation
English · Hindi
Ms. Karishma Shekhawat
Institute Student Counsellor
Depression, Grief, OCD, Anxiety, Relationships, Self-esteem
English · Hindi · Rajasthani
Ms. Shivani Tewari
Institute Student Counsellor
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Addiction, Adjustment & interpersonal
Hindi · English
Ms. Sonal Agarwal
Institute Student Counsellor
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, Interpersonal, Adjustment
Hindi · English
Ms. Zeba Jinwala
Institute Student Counsellor
Adjustment & life transitions, Relationships, Self-esteem, LGBTQIA++ affirmative, Stress, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety
Gujarati · Hindi · EnglishPsychiatrist & Speech Therapist
Dr. Aditya Gupta
Institute Psychiatrist
Psychiatric consultation, Medication management
Institute Hospital
English · Hindi
Dr. Sunali Vij Dhavan
Institute Speech Therapist
Speech & communication therapy
Institute Hospital
Hindi · English
Mrs. Shalini Mahala
Staff Nurse (Psychiatric)
Institute Hospital
Hindi · EnglishBhawan Wellness Wardens
Prof. Gaurav Kumar Nayak
Wellness Warden
Ravindra & Govind Bhawan
Prof. Tarun Gangwar
Wellness Warden
Rajiv & Radha Krishnan Bhawan
Prof. Sham Ravindranath
Wellness Warden
Malviya & Indra Bhawan
Teamwellness
Administrative Staff & Reception
Testimonials
Stories from our community
A delay of even one day could have changed everything.
A parent of a student
In March 2026, my son was going through severe depression and was at a critical point. By what felt like divine intervention, he walked into the Wellness Centre and met a counsellor. The counsellor immediately recognized the severity of the situation, spoke with him, made him call me, and stayed with him until I could reach from South India the same day. A delay of even one day could have changed everything.
We were very confused about the next steps because he did not want to interrupt his academics. Forcing him to come home would have worsened his condition, and he would have regretted leaving his course. With the counsellor's help, we approached the Wellness Centre.
We were deeply moved by the warmth and genuine concern we received. The Centre provided solutions to all our concerns. I was permitted to stay with him, and his treatment and counselling sessions began immediately. Though recovery was slow, with consistent support, we were able to work towards his July examinations on the 16th, 17th, and 18th.
After two months of care, he has recovered to a considerable extent, and we are back on campus.
I wholeheartedly thank the management and the entire team of the Wellness Centre. You have not only helped save a life but also supported a student's career and future. At a time when survival had become his only priority, in circumstances that were difficult for anyone to understand, you not only understood but also stood by him and helped him through it.
Beyond the counselling room
Events, resources & the students behind it all
Events
Programme reports and summaries — with photos — from workshops, campaigns and observances across the year.
Coming soonArticles & resources
Articles and resource materials on mental well-being, curated by the Wellness Centre.
Coming soonA campus that caresWellness at IIT Roorkee
Care is part of the campus
From mental-health awareness campaigns to bhawan-level wardens, support is woven into everyday campus life — so that asking for help feels as normal as asking a doubt in class.
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HoursMon – Sat · 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
WhereAcross Department of ECE, Old Hobbies Club, IIT Roorkee
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