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IIT-Kanpur Hacker Invited for Assessment After Demanding 'Fair Chance'
A BTech applicant who hacked IIT Kanpur's website after being denied admission, demanding a 'fair chance', has been invited by the IIT director for an assessment. This follows his alleged act of leaving a message on the website.
29 Jul, 07:34 — 29 Jul, 23:14
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago
Denied seat, student hacks IIT-Kanpur website to show his 'merit'
A BTech applicant hacked IIT Kanpur's website seeking admission consideration. He claimed he was denied a fair chance in the selection process. The IIT director invited the candidate to campus for an assessment. He stressed that hacking was not the correct approach to gain entry. The institute will consider him if genuine talent is demonstrated.
By FAIZ RAHMAN SIDDIQUI
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual18h ago
Student Who Hacked IIT-Kanpur Website After Not Getting Admission May Get 2nd Chance
The student allegedly left a message on the IIT-Kanpur website reading, "Site is hacked. All I need is just a fair chance."
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First report: ndtv · 29 Jul, 07:34|Full coverage: 2 · 16h|Window: 16h
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