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Questions Raised at IIT Bombay After Student’s Death Following Exam Incident

Published: 19 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

A second-year IIT Bombay student died by suicide hours after being caught using ChatGPT during an exam. The institute said he was counselled and assured that the incident would not affect his academic career, adding that no disciplinary action was initiated.

Key Takeaways

The institute has emphasized that the student's death should not be linked to disciplinary action, stating none had been taken. The exact circumstances remain under investigation, while the incident has reignited concerns about student well-being and mental health on campus.

Sources

India Today, NDTV