Did Stanford Students Pose as Jain to Avoid the Rs 7 Lakh Mandatory Meal Plan?

Did Stanford students pose as Jain to avoid the Rs 7 lakh mandatory meal plan?

A piece written by a Stanford University undergraduate stating that some students falsely claimed to be Jain in order to avoid the college's mandatory meal plan which costs $7,944 (around Rs 7.17 lakh) has sparked controversy online

Stanford Students Pretend To Be Jain To Skip Rs 7 Lakh Meals, Claims Student

A Stanford student has alleged that some undergraduates falsely claim adherence to the Jain faith to bypass compulsory campus meal plans, raising questions about fairness, religious exemptions and...

Stanford student claims peers use fake Jain identities to qualify for religious dietary exemptions from Rs 7-lakh meal plan

Critics of the student's piece in the New York Times say the 'hack' is actually about legitimate religious concerns about food cross-contamination.

Stanford students ‘who claim to be Jain (but aren’t)’: Viral note alleges plan to dodge $7,944 campus meals

Stanford University student Elsa Johnson alleged that a large section of students “game the system” to gain academic and housing perks.

Stanford students fake Jain beliefs to dodge mandatory meal plan, says student

Stanford University faces scrutiny after unverified claims emerged that some students allegedly misuse Jain dietary exemptions to evade the school’s costly mandatory meal plans. The allegations have sparked an online debate over religious accommodations, student trust, and the rising cost of campus dining at elite universities.

Stanford students pretend to be Jains to escape $7,944 mandatory meal plan

US News: A Stanford student essay claimed that some undergraduates falsely identify as Jain to bypass the university’s $7,944 mandatory meal plan. The allegati.