The Bombay High Court is set to hear a plea today pertaining to the eligibility criteria for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2023. The plea challenges the 75 per cent marks requirement in class 12 for appearing in the exam, and has been listed as item number 52 on the court’s docket. Notably, this matter has been brought to the court’s attention by advocate Anubha Sahai. As the hearing approaches, the outcome of the case remains uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how the court addresses the concerns raised in the petition.
In a plea before the Bombay High Court, the petitioner has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to do away with the 75 per cent eligibility standard for the upcoming JEE Main 2023 examination. The petitioner has argued that this eligibility criteria is unfair to candidates and does not accurately reflect their true abilities. According to the petitioner, the standard undermines the prospects of a large number of aspirants who may have performed well in the exam but are unable to meet the eligibility cut-off due to a variety of reasons beyond their control. The petitioner’s demand for a review of the eligibility criteria has sparked widespread interest and debate, with many stakeholders eagerly awaiting the outcome of the case.
The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Bombay High Court challenging the 75 per cent eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023 has argued that the marks obtained by students in class 12 are not necessarily a true reflection of their actual ability. The petition has contended that students who have scored less than 75 per cent in their board exams can still perform exceptionally well in the JEE Main 2023, and denying them a fair chance based on their past performance would adversely impact the future of lakhs of talented candidates. The PIL has further highlighted the need for a level playing field, where students are evaluated based on their current potential and not just their past academic record. With the hearing of the case underway, the outcome is being eagerly awaited by aspirants and stakeholders alike.
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