After Sahil Wakode Suicide, IIT-Bombay Circulates Survey To Understand Why Students Resort To Cheating
In the wake of the death by suicide of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay student Sahil Wakode on September 18, the institute has reportedly circulated a survey to understand students’ perceptions of dishonesty and look into the reasons why they resort to academic malpractices. Among the questions that the institute is asking as part of the survey are whether students would consider cheating…
Following the tragic suicide of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay student Sahil Wakode on September 18, the institute has circulated a survey to investigate student perceptions of academic dishonesty and the reasons behind resorting to cheating. The survey, initiated by the IIT-Bombay’s Undergraduate Academic Council, aims to understand the pressures students face, particularly the influence of high expectations in securing good grades.
It also seeks insights into students' attitudes towards punishment and assistance-seeking behavior in the aftermath of academic misconduct. The survey comes in the wake of concerns over student mental health following Wakode's death, which reportedly occurred after he was allegedly found using a mobile phone during an exam and subsequently uploading the question paper to ChatGPT for answers.
Professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been arrested on charges of abetting suicide in relation to the incident. Wakode's parents have accused the institute of caste-based discrimination and mental pressure, seeking action against Professor Doolla and IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare.
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