# IIT Bombay postpones exams after student suicide, panel set up

2026-09-24T10:32:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

IIT Bombay has postponed its mid-semester examinations from September 26-27 to October 10-11, days after a second-year BTech student died by suicide on September 18. The student was allegedly caught using a smartphone during an exam by a faculty member, India TV News reports. His parents have alleged caste-based discrimination and named Professor Satyanarayana Doolla, who has since been removed as Dean of Administrative Affairs and charged with abetment to suicide, Hindustan Times reports. A 10-member committee headed by Prof Ramesh Venkateswaran has begun a probe and must submit a report within a week. The additional time before rescheduled exams will be used by a newly constituted committee to draft a revised Standard Operating Procedure for invigilation, with input from student representatives. The revised rules will require IIT Bombay Senate approval before implementation. Student protests have erupted on campus demanding action.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same factual sequence, but Hindustan Times provides substantially more detail on the parents' allegations of caste discrimination, the professor's removal and charge, and the committee's mandate. India TV News gives a briefer version without those specifics, framing the postponement as the main news. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, with no outlet taking an editorial stance. The 10-member committee's report, due within a week, will be the key document to watch. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, with no outlet taking an editorial stance. The 10-member committee's report, due within a week, will be the key document to watch.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/maharashtra/iit-bombay-postpones-mid-semester-exams-days-after-sahil-wakode-dies-by-suicide-latest-updates-2026-09-24-1055157>
  Brief factual report on postponement, no detail on allegations
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iit-bombay-reschedules-mid-semester-exams-amid-student-suicide-protests-mumbai-powai-101790237456746.html>
  Detailed neutral report covering allegations, committee and protests

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