IIT Bombay Resumes Exams with 2015 Academic Malpractice Rules and New Protocols
IIT Bombay will resume its postponed mid-semester exams on October 10 and 11, following the suspension after a student's suicide linked to alleged academic malpractice. The institute's Senate decided to revert to the 2015 academic malpractice rules, which prescribe less severe penalties than the stricter 2026 rules. Students and teaching assistants must follow new exam protocols, including early reporting, leaving electronic devices outside exam halls, and undergoing checks for unauthorized materials. The decision followed student protests and a committee review of exam conduct policies.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, hindustantimes, timesnow, indianexpress, opindia, hindustantimes, businessstandard, indiatoday, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 62/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 7 Oct, 12:27 pm. Other outlets followed.