GENERAL19 Sept 2026
IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after being caught using ChatGPT in exam
A 22-year-old IIT Bombay student died by suicide after he was allegedly caught using his phone in an exam and uploading the paper to ChatGPT. It is the third such death at the Powai campus in seven months, and students have protested, demanding an inquiry. The institute says no disciplinary action was started. If exam stress is affecting you or someone close, please seek support.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old second-year BTech student from Yavatmal, was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Bombay's Powai campus.
- IIT Bombay said he was allegedly caught with a mobile phone in the exam hall and had uploaded the examination question paper to ChatGPT.
- The institute said no disciplinary action was initiated against him, and his death is the third reported campus suicide in seven months.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check in on the students, interns or young staff around you, and make sure they know counselling support exists. If pressure feels heavy for you too, talk to someone you trust and use your institute's or employer's helpline early.
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