Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against JEE-Advanced Attempt Limit Reduction
In a significant development for aspiring engineers, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the Joint Admission Board’s (JAB) recent decision to reduce the number of attempts for the JEE-Advanced exam from three to two. This comes just days before the JEE-Main exam is set to commence.
Backdrop of the Controversy
The controversy began when IIT-Kanpur, the organizing institute for JEE-Advanced 2025, initially announced on November 5 that candidates would be allowed a maximum of three attempts over three consecutive years. However, this decision was abruptly reversed just eight days later, reinstating the limit of two attempts.
Students’ Grievance
One of the petitioners, represented by advocate Sanjeet Trivedi, expressed deep concern regarding the sudden change. The student had previously dropped out of the first year of his BTech course at NIT Silchar, encouraged by the increased number of attempts. The reversal left him and many others in a precarious position, jeopardizing their aspirations.
Implications for Thousands
The petition highlights that this “arbitrary” decision has far-reaching implications for thousands of students who rely on these attempts to secure their future in engineering. The bench, comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih, has scheduled a hearing for the plea.
For students preparing for competitive exams, the situation remains tense, but platforms like Looffers.com offer resources and guidance to help navigate through these challenges effectively. Stay tuned for updates on this critical issue impacting the future of aspiring engineers across India.
