Rejected IIT Kanpur applicant claims to hack website for admission fairness
A hopeful BTech cyber-security student who was turned down by IIT Kanpur says he breached the institute’s site to secure a chance at admission.
The applicant, denied entry to the cyber-security program at IIT Kanpur, alleges he infiltrated the college’s website to obtain a “fair chance” at enrollment. He reports that the hack succeeded in giving him access he believes he deserved. The individual also highlights a background of over twenty years covering crime, environmental issues, and politics in his journalism work.
Why it matters
It highlights potential cybersecurity flaws at a top Indian institute and sparks debate over admission transparency.
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