Ghaziabad, Sep 21 - A student of Masters of Computer Applications (MCA) course in a private college here allegedly committed suicide Monday, police said.

'Ajay Vikram Singh, who was pursuing his third year MCA from Jaipuria Institute of Management in Vasundhara, was found dead inside his Vasundhara Sector-14 home around 2 p.m. Monday. His body was hanging from a ceiling fan,' circle officer Rahul Srivastava said.

Police suspect that Singh was suffering from depression.

Singh belonged to Phoolpur in Allahabad district and was staying in Vasundhara in a rented accommodation.

'His parents have been informed. They are expected to arrive by the evening. We have sent his body for post mortem examination,' Srivastava said.