Abstract: A student is considered to have just a single role in his life, to learn and grasp as much knowledge one can. But within this very flawed system of learning, the other countenances of a student's life are often overlooked and ignored. These include the mental health of a student and academical stress faced by them. These aspects were even more neglected when a global pandemic struck the entire nation and a lot of chaos and turmoil was reflected on the nation's history. From being jovial and socially bounded to becoming socially withdrawn and the hesitation to meet new people, the pandemic has had its adverse effects on the psychological well-being of a student. This research paper would try to highlight those neglected aspects through the medium of online surveys and gaining insight from a university level counsellor.
KEY WORDS:- Covid-19 Pandemic, Mental health, university students, psychological well-being
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