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- An applicant denied admission to IIT Kanpur's B.Tech Cyber Security course claimed on social media that he hacked the institute's website to demonstrate his skills, saying he only wanted a fair opportunity and did not intend harm.
- He said he had paid fees, uploaded documents, and submitted evidence of his work, but was not allowed to participate in the hackathon that was part of the selection process.
- IIT Kanpur Director Prof. Manindra Agarwal rejected the claim that he was denied hackathon access, saying all applicants got a chance and the candidate failed to provide proper evidence of his hacking skills.
- The director has decided not to file a police complaint and instead invited the applicant to campus to re-examine his abilities, with admission to be considered if he proves his talent.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the applicant's campus visit and re-examination of his skills by IIT Kanpur
- Whether the re-examination leads to an admission offer for the cyber security course
- IIT Kanpur's statement that the hackathon was open to all applicants, against the candidate's claim
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Named India · IIT-Kanpur · Maninder Agarwal · Times of India
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