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IIT Bombay to review exam misconduct rules after student suicide
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· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This follows a recent incident that has prompted a review of existing rules. A meeting is scheduled to take place to discuss new guidelines for handling exam irregularities.
A meeting is scheduled to take place to discuss new guidelines for handling exam irregularities. This follows a recent incident that has prompted a review of existing rules. The dean sent a message to students on behalf of the director, announcing the meeting.
Further details about the meeting and proposed changes are available. The meeting aims to address the issue of students using unfair means during exams.
The incident that led to this review is a student suicide, which has raised concerns about the current rules and procedures in place.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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