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- A candidate denied admission to IIT Kanpur's BTech cyber security programme hacked the institute's website, posting that he only wanted a fair chance to demonstrate his merit.
- He said he paid the fee and submitted his documents but was not allowed to take part in the hackathon that was part of selection.
- Director Prof Manindra Agrawal did not file a police case and instead invited the candidate to campus for an assessment, saying he could be considered for admission if he showed genuine talent.
- However, the director said the hack was not the right approach and maintained that all candidates did get a hackathon opportunity, but this candidate could not provide sufficient evidence of his abilities.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the candidate's on-campus assessment at IIT Kanpur
- Whether the institute takes any disciplinary or legal action later
- Any review of the admission process for the BTech cyber security programme
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