The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition today challenging the reduction in the number of attempts for the JEE Advanced exam. The petition seeks to restore the original three-attempt limit for candidates. Students argue that the reduction impacts their chances of securing admission to top engineering institutes. The court’s decision could have significant implications for aspirants nationwide.
The Supreme Court of India has pledged to assist 18-year-old Dalit youth Atul Kumar, who lost his IIT Dhanbad seat due to an inability to pay the acceptance fee. The court, during a hearing on September 24, 2024, assured that it would make efforts to support Kumar, who hails from a financially disadvantaged background.
