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IIT Bombay Overhauls Disciplinary and Mental Health Support After Student Suicide
Public Lokpal
September 25, 2026
IIT Bombay Overhauls Disciplinary and Mental Health Support After Student Suicide
Following the tragic suicide of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, IIT Bombay has initiated critical reforms to its disciplinary and student support systems.
Wakode had faced academic malpractice allegations during mid-semester examinations. The incident sparked campus-wide protests and an accepted student-led 18-point charter of demands.
To prevent isolation and panic among students facing misconduct allegations, the institute is reforming its Disciplinary Action Committee panels to include mentors and student buddies.
Clear guidelines will now be printed on answer sheets to ensure transparency regarding the consequences of academic dishonesty, alongside updated protocols for invigilators.
Furthermore, IIT Bombay is expanding its mental health infrastructure by improving counselor availability and lowering student-to-counselor ratios.
Faculty members are also undergoing mandatory sensitization workshops to foster a more empathetic campus environment and ensure students view academic hurdles as surmountable challenges.
