Fri Jan 10 03:25:50 UTC 2025: ## IIT Roorkee Explains “IDLI CHUTNEY NO SAMBHAR” Email Glitch
**Roorkee, India –** The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has addressed a viral social media incident involving a peculiar email salutation. The institute confirmed that a technical glitch caused several GATE 2025 applicants to receive emails addressed “Dear IDLI CHUTNEY NO SAMBHAR,” instead of their names.
The unusual greeting, initially shared on Reddit and generating over 2,800 upvotes along with numerous memes, sparked widespread confusion and speculation. Many questioned whether the odd phrase was a deliberate prank or a technical error.
In an official statement, IIT Roorkee clarified that the issue stemmed from a problem during a bulk email dispatch regarding the availability of GATE admit cards on the GOAPS portal. The institute stated the glitch was quickly resolved, and corrected emails with the correct names were sent to all affected applicants. They apologized for any inconvenience caused.
GATE 2025, the national-level engineering aptitude test, is scheduled for February 1-16. IIT Roorkee is organizing this year’s exam. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls of large-scale digital communication.
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