Archive · 23 Jul 2026
IIT Madras Denies Protest Permission, Asks to Delete Video
IIT Madras recently denied permission to a student group called ChintaBAR to hold a peaceful gathering on campus.
The group wanted to support students who were affected by exam irregularities, like paper leaks.
They also posted a video on Instagram showing their support, but the institute asked them to remove it.
The students said the administration was worried about the institute's image and relations with the government.
Even though the permission was denied, over 150 students still gathered to show their support for other students protesting in Delhi about exam issues.
IIT Madras denied ChintaBAR's request for a peaceful gathering to support students affected by exam irregularities.
ChintaBAR was asked to remove an Instagram video supporting protests against exam irregularities.
The administration cited concerns about disrupting relations with the center and tarnishing the institute's image.
Over 150 IIT Madras students gathered independently to express solidarity with students protesting in Delhi.
IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti and other officials did not respond to requests for comment.
- Who
- IIT Madras administration and ChintaBAR student body
- What
- Denial of protest permission and request to delete an Instagram video supporting protests
- When
- July 20 (request), July 17 (video post)
- Where
- IIT Madras, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Concerns about disrupting relations with the center and tarnishing the institute's image
Student Body
IIT Madras Administration
Permission for Protest
Student Body
ChintaBAR sought permission for a peaceful gathering to support students affected by exam irregularities.
IIT Madras Administration
IIT Madras denied permission, citing concerns about disrupting relations with the center and tarnishing the institute's image.
Instagram Video
Student Body
ChintaBAR posted a video supporting protests against exam irregularities.
IIT Madras Administration
IIT Madras asked ChintaBAR to remove the video, which they complied with.
- Institution
- IIT Madras
- Student Body
- ChintaBAR
- Date of Request
- July 20
- Date of Video Post
- July 17
- Number of Students Protesting
- Over 150
- Location of Protest
- Himalaya Lawns, IIT Madras