33 Professors of VIT are among the top 2% of scientists in the world, as shown in a survey conducted by Stanford University, USA in 2021.

[34] Commenting on the issue, VIT vice president Sekar Viswanathan said: "The students started a campaign based on the misplaced notion that the university discriminates against women, which is false.

[34] An American professor who was working at the institute at the time was reportedly fired for supporting the two dismissed students via a Change.org petition.

MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra condemned the fines, ordering that they be revoked and instructing the Sehore collector to investigate.

The incident sparked political reactions, with BJP legislator Rameshwar Sharma threatening further protests if the fines were not withdrawn.

[37][38][39] In November 2024, The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an investigation into disciplinary actions taken by VIT-Bhopal after complaints from ABVP, which alleged unjust punishments for students involved in a social media controversy.

A probe committee will review allegations related to the disciplinary measures, course and fee structures, and other campus issues.

[40] The social media controversy at VIT-Bhopal began with alleged rumors of a viral video purportedly showing female students bathing in a hostel.