Delhi HC Halts JNU Admissions Over Deprivation Point System
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
The Delhi High Court has directed Jawaharlal Nehru University to pause its 2026-27 admission process regarding the use of its deprivation points system. Justice Jasmeet Singh questioned whether the university can legally add marks to a candidate's CUET score after the competitive examination has concluded. The system currently allows eligible students to receive up to 12 points, with each point equivalent to three marks. The university defended the policy as a necessary measure to ensure representation from diverse regions of India.
Why it matters
The court's intervention creates immediate uncertainty for students awaiting admission results and challenges the university's autonomy in setting internal selection criteria.
Read the original report — Times of India
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