The Delhi High Court addressed a plea from the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) requesting the reopening of the CBSE revaluation window. During the proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the petition was founded on broad assumptions rather than concrete evidence. He stated that reinstating the portal would not serve the interests of students and would likely exacerbate existing delays in the results process.

Mehta emphasised that lakhs of students are impacted by current admission timelines, explaining that the education system is already under considerable pressure due to pending evaluations. He urged the court to reject the request to avoid further complications.

Court’s Stance on Delays Affecting Students

The court expressed its apprehension regarding potential delays in results if the portal were to be reopened. It acknowledged that students presently have avenues to communicate with CBSE or pursue legal recourse individually if they feel wronged. The bench highlighted the importance of timely results, reflecting that this situation significantly influences the futures of the students involved.

During the session, a member of the bench remarked in Hindi, “bacchon ke bhavishya ki baat hai,” signalling the court’s awareness of the importance of the issue at hand. The court reassured that any affected party retains the right to seek legal redress.

Representatives of the NSUI reported that over 1 lakh students had reached out regarding their evaluations, with many others awaiting the opportunity to submit requests. They stressed the urgency of the situation, particularly as counselling deadlines draw near and could lapse if the requested reopening does not occur.

Impact on Students and the System at Large

The Centre conveyed that a reopening of the portal could disrupt the process for approximately 17.8 lakh students whose results are currently pending. It further provided details, indicating that about 3.8 lakh answer sheets had been submitted for revaluation, while 1.67 lakh students had already used existing channels to apply. The Solicitor General reiterated that there is no opportunity for new applications at this time.

NSUI underscored the potential benefits of revaluation, citing that even minor score adjustments—such as a change from 70 per cent to 90 per cent—could significantly influence admission possibilities for students. This assertion amplified the urgency of a swift resolution in the revaluation process.

Despite acknowledging the arguments from both parties, the High Court chose not to issue immediate orders to reopen the revaluation window. Instead, it left open the option for any aggrieved student or parent to submit individual petitions if necessary, signifying a cautious but firm response to the request. The hearing was subsequently adjourned, with indications that the case may be brought before another bench of the court at a later date.

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