Supreme Court hearing on JEE advanced attempts limit deferred to January 7

The Supreme Court hearing on the contentious JEE Advanced attempts limit case has been postponed to January 7, 2025. The delay came after the Solicitor General failed to appear in court, leaving the matter unresolved for now.

The case was filed by a group of 22 aspirants challenging the Joint Admission Board’s (JAB) decision to reduce the maximum number of attempts for JEE Advanced from three to two. This change, announced recently, has sparked widespread discontent among students and parents, with many arguing that the decision was both arbitrary and unfair.

The petitioners contend that the decision lacked transparency and failed to consider the hardships it would impose on students. They pointed out that many aspirants had planned their preparation schedules and strategies based on the long-standing rule allowing three attempts. The sudden change has disrupted their plans, leaving many students anxious about their chances of securing admission to premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

The petitioners have urged the Supreme Court to quash the JAB’s decision, arguing that it violates the principles of fairness and equity. They maintain that such a significant policy change should have been communicated well in advance, with provisions to safeguard the interests of affected students.

On January 7, the Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments from both sides and decide on the validity of the JAB’s decision. The case holds immense significance for JEE Advanced aspirants across the country, as its outcome will determine whether the revised attempts limit will stand or be overturned.

Experts have highlighted that the court’s decision could set a precedent for future policies related to national-level entrance exams. For now, thousands of aspirants are anxiously awaiting clarity on the matter, hoping for a resolution that balances institutional interests with the welfare of students.

The JEE Advanced exam, regarded as one of the most challenging engineering entrance tests in the world, serves as a gateway to the IITs and other prestigious engineering institutes in India. With so much at stake, the final verdict on the attempted limit will have far-reaching implications for the academic and professional aspirations of many.