Archive · 29 Jul 2026
IIT-Kanpur Offers Internship After Student Hack
A student who was denied admission to IIT-Kanpur's cybersecurity program hacked the websites of IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras.
He left a message asking for a fair chance.
The student claimed he completed the application process but was not shortlisted.
IIT-Kanpur's director said the student lacked prior experience.
Instead of taking legal action, IIT-Kanpur is considering assessing the student's skills and offering him a chance in the next admission cycle.
The student shared screenshots of the hack on social media, stating his goal was to show his capabilities, not cause harm.
IIT-Kanpur has counselled the student about the illegality of unauthorized access and is evaluating his technical abilities.
A student hacked IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras websites after being denied admission to the cybersecurity program.
The student left a message asking for a fair chance and shared screenshots on social media.
IIT-Kanpur's director stated the student lacked prior experience in cybersecurity.
IIT-Kanpur is considering assessing the student's skills and offering admission in the next cycle.
The institute has counselled the student about the illegality of unauthorized access.
- Who
- A student denied admission to IIT-Kanpur's Bachelor of Cyber Security programme
- What
- Hacked IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras websites to demonstrate his capabilities
- When
- The incident came to light earlier this week
- Where
- IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras websites
- Why
- To seek a fair chance for admission and demonstrate his skills
Student's Perspective
IIT-Kanpur's Perspective
Motivation for Hacking
Student's Perspective
The student claimed he hacked the websites to demonstrate his capabilities and seek a fair chance for admission.
IIT-Kanpur's Perspective
IIT-Kanpur views the hacking as an illegal act and has counselled the student against such actions.
Admission Process
Student's Perspective
The student felt he was unfairly denied admission without being given a chance to participate in the hackathon.
IIT-Kanpur's Perspective
IIT-Kanpur stated the student was not shortlisted due to lack of prior experience in cybersecurity.
Response to Incident
Student's Perspective
The student sought to prove his skills and gain admission through the hacking incident.
IIT-Kanpur's Perspective
IIT-Kanpur initially considered legal action but decided to assess the student's skills and offer guidance.
- Student's Action
- Hacked IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras websites
- Message Left
- Site is hacked. All I need is just a fair chance.
- IIT-Kanpur's Response
- Considering assessing student's skills instead of legal action
- Student's Claim
- Completed application process but not shortlisted
- IIT-Kanpur's Reason
- Lack of prior experience in cybersecurity
- IIT-Kanpur's Offer
- Invite student for skill assessment and potential admission in next cycle
- IIT-Kanpur's Counsel
- Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal
- Previous Incident
- IIT-Kanpur offered a position to a youth who identified vulnerabilities in CBSE's portal
Sources
Rejected by IIT Kanpur, Student Hacks Website Seeking a ‘Fair Chance’; Institute Offers Second Opportunity
Student hacks IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras websites after being denied admission, may get a seat now
'All I Need Is A Fair Chance': IIT Kanpur May Offer Rejected Cybersecurity Aspirant Second Chance After Alleged Hack Of IIT-K, IIT Madras Websites
Student Who Hacked IIT-Kanpur Website After Not Getting Admission May Get 2nd Chance
Student denied admission to IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity program hacks websites to prove a point
'All I need is...': Rejected for BTech cybersecurity, student hacked IIT Kanpur; This is what the institute did next
Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur website; institute offers second chance
