Guwahati, July 23 -- Research scholars and MTech students at IIT Guwahati staged a protest on Tuesday against what they describe as an "exceptionally high" hike in fees. This year, the fee structure was increased not only for PhD students but also for BTech and MTech courses.

The protests, which began on Monday afternoon, quickly gained momentum, with students organizing marches overnight to garner more support.

The unrest follows the administration's alleged failure to honor promises made during an open house session on July 17, led by IIT Guwahati's director, along with deans of student affairs, academic affairs, and other senior officials.

During the meeting, the administration assured students that they would reconsider the fee hik...