Knowing all the sequence of events, why can't IIT admit this eligible student? I think our institutions must also work for upliftment of our society instead of sticking with rules when not required. Premier institutes like this must take initiative to analyze such situations and bring out real change. I don't think this brilliant student will not be able to catch up with the classes he missed. There must be a way out, its not compensation that this student needs, its quality education. Please don't make students like him lose faith in our system and stop them from dreaming big.