Instead of initiating legal proceedings, IIT-K is considering assessing the student's technical abilities for a possible opportunity in the next admission cycle. The student allegedly left a message on the IIT-K website that read: "Site is hacked. IIT-K Director Explains RejectionIIT-K Director Manindra Agrawal told PTI that the student was not shortlisted because he lacked prior experience in cybersecurity. He also confirmed that the student had gained access to certain sections of the official websites of IIT-K and IIT Madras. IIT-K Puts Legal Action On HoldAn IIT-K official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the institute had initially considered filing an FIR.