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The Supreme Court will hear a petition today, January 7, 2025, challenging the reduction of JEE Advanced attempts from three to two. The petitioners seek to restore the original three-attempt limit. Read more below
The Supreme Court of India will today, on January 7, 2025, hear a petition against the cutting of attempts in JEE Advanced. The petition to reinstate three attempts to the prestigious exam has been filed by 22 aspirants. JEE Advanced 2025
Background of the Case
The controversy began when the Joint Admission Board (JAB), which oversees admissions to the IITs, initially announced on November 5, 2024, that candidates could appear for JEE Advanced three times. However, just 13 days later, the board reversed its decision, reinstating the previous two-attempt limit.
This sudden change has left many students distressed, especially those who had planned all their preparations around the third attempt. Some aspirants even quit premier institutes like NITs to focus on JEE Advanced 2025, only to see their plans overthrown.
Key Petition Details
- The petitioners argue that the decision was arbitrary and lacked transparency.
- They claim the reversal disrupted the academic and personal plans of many students.
- The petition demands the cancellation of the November 18, 2024 order and requests the reinstatement of the three-attempt limit.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | JAB announced three attempts for JEE Advanced. |
| November 18, 2024 | JAB reversed its decision, reducing attempts back to two. |
| December 20, 2024 | First hearing scheduled but postponed. |
| January 6, 2025 | Hearing postponed due to Solicitor General's unavailability. |
| January 7, 2025 | Case listed as item 50 on the supplementary list for hearing. |
Arguments from JAB
JAB maintains that the decision to revert to the two-attempt rule was made after careful consideration of long-standing policies and competing factors. The board’s official notice states:
"The decision was made after a meeting on November 15, 2024, to restore eligibility criteria in place since 2013. All other criteria remain unchanged."
Impact on Students
The reversal has caused widespread dissatisfaction among aspirants:
- Many had enrolled in coaching programs expecting a third attempt.
- Some left other academic opportunities, including premier colleges, to prepare for JEE Advanced.
What’s Next?
The outcome of today’s hearing will determine whether JEE aspirants who passed Class 12 in 2023 will get a third attempt at the exam. With stakes high for both students and policymakers, the Supreme Court’s decision is eagerly awaited by the academic community.
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