‘Assured career wouldn’t be affected’: What IIT-Bombay said on student’s suicide
An IIT-Bombay student died by suicide after using a mobile phone during an examination. He had uploaded the question paper to an AI platform seeking answers. The instructor and department head counselled him, assuring no academic impact. Students protested, demanding focus on mental health concerns on campus. This incident follows a similar student suicide two months prior.
Mumbai's IIT-Bombay addressed a second-year student's suicide, which occurred after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam. The institution assured that the incident would not impact his academic career, stating no disciplinary action was taken. The student had also uploaded the exam question paper on an AI platform, seeking answers.
Following his death, students protested demanding a thorough investigation into the suicide and its causes. They alleged that authorities were neglecting their mental health concerns. The IIT administration is engaged in discussions with the protesting students to resolve their issues amicably.
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