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IIT-B puts tougher penalties for cheating on hold, students can have their say on form
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Hemali Chhapia , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This decision allows students to provide their input on the matter. Tougher penalties for cheating have been put on hold by IIT-B.
Tougher penalties for cheating have been put on hold by IIT-B. This decision allows students to provide their input on the matter. The penalties were initially proposed, but their implementation is now delayed to accommodate student feedback.
Further details about the proposed penalties and the feedback process are available from the source. The decision to put the penalties on hold indicates that student opinions will be considered before any final decisions are made.
The source provides more information on the matter, including the specifics of the proposed penalties and the process for students to share their thoughts on the form.
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Category: schools Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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