Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on PIL to Waive IIT, NIT, AIIMS Entrance Exam Fees for Women Candidates

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, UGC, and NTA regarding a PIL filed by Mona Arya, seeking entrance exam fee exemptions for women candidates applying to centrally-funded institutions. Arya argues this would aid financially disadvantaged women in pursuing higher education, highlighting a previously unimplemented 2010 memorandum.

JEE-Advanced 2025 | “Courts Should Be Cautious When Interfering in Academic Matters”: SC Dismisses Students’ Plea Over Attempts

Today, 21st April, The Supreme Court has dismissed students’ plea regarding the number of attempts for the JEE-Advanced 2025 exam. The court emphasized that “courts should be cautious when interfering in academic matters.”

Supreme Court to Examine Plea Challenging Reduction in JEE-Advanced Attempts from Three to Two

The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition challenging the reduction of attempts for the JEE-Advanced from three to two. The petitioner argues this abrupt change affects many aspirants, lacks fairness, and violates their expectations, calling for the court to restore the original three-attempt policy to ensure equal opportunities for IIT admissions.

[NEET-UG 2024 Row] Supreme Court to Hear Review Petition on October 22

The Supreme Court of India will review a petition on October 22, 2024, concerning the NEET-UG 2024 examination, challenging a prior decision not to reconduct it. Filed on August 31, petitioners hope to present new evidence. Despite concerns over the NTA’s operations, the Court upheld the exam’s validity while ordering reforms.

“We Cannot Let Such a Talented Young Boy Be Denied a Future”: CJI Orders IIT Dhanbad to Admit Dalit Student After Delay in Paying Fee

Today, On 30th September, the Chief Justice of India mandated IIT Dhanbad to admit a Dalit student who missed the fee payment deadline due to financial constraints. The student, from a daily wage worker family, had successfully cleared the entrance exam but couldn’t pay the Rs. 17,500 fee on time, despite efforts to raise the funds.

Supreme Court Exempts IIT and NIT Services from Service Tax

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that services provided to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) are exempt from service tax. This decision was reached after a meticulous interpretation of the terms “or” and a semicolon in the Mega Service Tax Exemption Notification released by […]

Supreme Court and IIT Madras Ink Agreement to Harness AI for Judiciary’s Digital Evolution

In a groundbreaking move, the Supreme Court of India and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This partnership aims to drive the digital transformation of the judiciary, marking a significant stride in the integration of […]