In a statement issued by student representatives, the students said they did not condone cheating or any other form of academic misconduct. However, Wakode's death had prompted them to examine the institute's systems, processes and mechanisms for addressing student concerns

Protests at IIT-Bombay continued for a second day on Saturday after a second-year student was found dead on campus on Friday. Campus groups have raised several demands, including an independent inquiry, administrative reforms, better mental health support, and compensation for the student’s family