IIT Bombay Bars Questions On Caste, Admission Category Under New Anti-Discrimination Guidelines
Mumbai : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has come out with 'Anti-Discrimination Guidelines', advising students, faculty members and staff against asking students about their birth, admission category or entrance examination ranks that may result in "conscious or subconscious bias". The move comes nearly a month after the institute's student Sahil Wakode, 22, died by suicide,…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay recently released anti-discrimination guidelines to prevent students, faculty, and staff from asking about birth, admission category or entrance exam ranks that could lead to bias. The guidelines were issued following the suicide of 22-year-old student Sahil Wakode, whose parents accused a faculty member of caste discrimination.
The institute aims to promote inclusivity on campus by encouraging students to connect regardless of caste, religion, or socio-economic background. The guidelines explicitly state that it's inappropriate to inquire about a student's birth or admission category, as this could result in conscious or subconscious bias. Furthermore, it's discouraged to ask students about their JEE (Advanced) ranks, GATE scores, or any information that may reveal caste or related aspects.
Violations of these guidelines, including abusive, hateful, casteist, sexist, or any form of communication that can be perceived as harassment or bullying, can lead to severe punishment. The institute also urges students to bond over common interests such as departments, sports, music, movies, hometowns, and hobbies.
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