IIT Bombay Reverts To 2015 Exam Malpractice Rules After Student Sahil Wakode’s Death; Fresh Answer Book To Be Allowed
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has decided to revert to its 2015 framework for handling examination malpractice, weeks after the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode triggered protests on the Powai campus. Emergency Senate Meeting Held The decision was taken at an emergency Senate meeting on October 6, amid growing scrutiny of the institute’s examination…
IIT Bombay has reverted to its 2015 guidelines for handling examination malpractice following the death of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode, which sparked protests on the Powai campus. At an emergency Senate meeting on October 6, the institute decided to allow students suspected of using unfair means during exams to continue writing with a fresh answer book and submit their account of the incident.
This rollback reverses stricter regulations introduced in July, which included penalties like disqualification and confiscation of electronic devices during tests. The change came after Wakode's death on September 18, during a mid-semester exam, after his possession of a mobile phone was alleged. Critics had questioned the examination process, seeking accountability and transparency.
The decision also reflects ongoing scrutiny of IIT Bombay's examination procedures and the institute's commitment to student welfare.
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