Overview

• The Supreme Court of India rejected a petition by 18 students who passed Class 12 in 2023, seeking eligibility for JEE-Advanced 2025.
• The court ruled that eligibility criteria for entrance exams fall within the domain of academic policy, discouraging judicial interference.
• The petitioners contested the Joint Admission Board's reversal of its November 2024 decision to allow three attempts, reducing it to two.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended the policy change, citing concerns over student stress and prolonged preparation cycles.
• A prior January 2025 Supreme Court ruling allowed limited relief for students who withdrew during the 13-day window of conflicting announcements.