The institute had denied this charge. Earlier this week, IIT-B asked students to refrain from asking about each other's JEE (Advanced) ranks, GATE scores or any information that may reveal their caste, etc. The anti-discrimination guideline urges students to bond with each other, irrespective of socioeconomic status, caste and religion. It prohibits students from sending messages and jokes that are abusive, casteist, sexist or exhibit bigotry. This move is welcome.