IIT Kharagpur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur Director Prof Suman Chakraborty has issued a message to the students ahead of their semester examinations, urging them to see exams as one day’s performance rather than a measure of their worth or future.
My hand is on your shoulder, today and always. The note, shared alongside a video message on social media, comes amid growing concern over student mental health following the death of an IIT Bombay student after an examination‑hall incident, which triggered protests and calls for stronger support systems on campus. This Institute stands behind every one of you, on your good days and on your difficult ones. At IIT Bombay, a second‑year student died by suicide after being found with a phone in an exam hall and allegedly using ChatGPT during the test, sparking protests and demands for transparency and better support mechanisms.
READ MORE | “No Disciplinary Action Was Initiated”: IIT Bombay On 2nd Year Student Suicide Addressing exam anxiety, he said: “Whenever the pressure feels heavy, know that you are not carrying it alone.
Prof Chakraborty Encourages Students Ahead of Exams
As students prepare to enter examination halls, Prof Chakraborty shared an important reminder on social media platform X. He stated, “As you walk into your examination halls, remember this: an exam measures what you wrote on one day. It does not measure who you are or what you will become.” This message aims to alleviate the pressure students may feel regarding their upcoming exams, emphasizing that a single test does not define their future potential.
