The Bombay High Court has declined to grant a stay order against the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to conduct JEE Main 2023 this year as scheduled. The ruling leaves the existing timetable unchanged, but with certain caveats that might affect the preparation of students who wish to appear for the competitive examination. The Bombay High Court has refused to defer JEE Main 2023, leaving the existing timetable unchanged. Read on to learn more about the ruling and its implications.
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What Was the Motion for Deferment?
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The motion for deferment was initially brought to the Bombay High Court by a group of students from Maharashtra who were seeking to delay this year’s JEE Main exam until August 2021. The students argued that the current timetable imposed an “unfair burden” on them due to prevailing COVID-19 restrictions, as they were unable to receive adequate coaching or access online learning resources.
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Why Did Bombay High Court Deny the Motion?
The Bombay High Court denied the motion to defer the JEE Main 2023 exam, citing the recent guidance issued by the National Testing Agency and stressing that fairness between states in terms of access to coaching had been taken into consideration.The Court also highlighted that additional time had been provided for students to prepare for the exams with extended application deadlines and changes to syllabi.
What Changes (If Any) Will Take Place in JEE Main Timetable now?
With the Bombay High Court ruling determining that the existing JEE Main 2023 timetable should remain unchanged, no changes will take place in the designated exam dates. Students are advised to continue preparing for their upcoming exams as per the set schedule and syllabus.
What Does This Mean For Students Appearing For JEE Main 2023?
This ruling means that there will be no deferment of JEE Main 2023 and applicants will have to prepare for the examinations on their designated dates as per the written syllabus. Students should begin and continue preparing for the examination according to their individual needs, noting that any changes to their schedules should not be feasible due to the denial from the court. Furthermore, applicants must ensure that they remain updated with any developments regarding new exam updates.