In a move that could potentially reshape engineering admissions in Kerala, a group of students following the state syllabus have decided to file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the revised rank list prepared using the old normalisation formula as directed by the Kerala High Court. The students, who had initially ranked high in the merit list, claim they have experienced a significant drop in their positions due to this revised list.
The students’ collective, working together via WhatsApp, believe that they are being denied equal justice. Their ranks have fallen drastically in the revised rank list prepared under the old normalisation formula, a method of calculating scores that some students find unfair.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has been embroiled in this controversy as it is the body responsible for technical education in the country. Ajas Muhammad, an advocate who represents some of these aggrieved students, stated that they will be filing the petition in the Supreme Court by Monday or Tuesday.
The legal battle comes amidst ongoing discussions about the fairness and transparency of the engineering admission process in Kerala. The issue has gained significant attention from various media outlets.
It remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will respond to this petition. However, the students are hopeful that their voices will be heard and a more equitable solution will be found for the engineering admissions in Kerala.
