The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Siddhant Rane, who sought relief after failing to submit his application form for admission to the Indian Institute of Science’s Bachelor of Science (Research) programme within the prescribed deadline. Here are the key details:
- Petition Details: Siddhant Rane’s petition requested the court to direct the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, to accept his late application form despite missing the deadline.
- Deadline Issue: The institute’s application submission period was from April 1 to May 7, 2024, with an extension until May 14. However, Rane submitted his form on June 9, well after the extended deadline had passed.
- Ranking: Despite securing a commendable All India Rank of 10 in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), Rane was deemed ineligible due to the late submission of his application.
- Court’s Decision: The division bench of Justices A S Chandurkar and Rajesh Patil emphasized that the admission deadlines were crucial and could not be overlooked based solely on a student’s high rank or sympathy.
- Justice’s Reasoning: The court reasoned that granting relief to Rane would undermine the integrity of the admission process and unfairly disadvantage other applicants who adhered to the deadlines.
- Verdict: The Bombay High Court ultimately dismissed Rane’s petition, stating that while his academic achievements were commendable, adherence to procedural deadlines was essential to maintain fairness in the admission process.
This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to prescribed deadlines in academic admissions, ensuring equity and procedural integrity for all applicants.
