Delhi HC Puts JNU Admissions on Hold over Deprivation Points: What Students Need to Know

Delhi HC puts JNU admissions on hold over deprivation points: What students need to know

The Delhi High Court has put JNU’s 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNU’s policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 marks. JNU defended the system as a measure to ensure representation from across India, while a petitioner challenged its legality. The court will hear …

Delhi HC Puts JNU Admissions Based on Deprivation Points on Hold

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court has directed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to keep on hold admissions and further action based on "deprivation points" for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that the system prima facie allows the university to effectively add marks to a candidate's CUET score. The matter will next be heard on August 24. India News | Delhi HC Puts JNU Admissions Based on Deprivat…

Delhi HC stays JNU admissions based on deprivation points

Delhi High Court has halted JNU admissions based on deprivation points for 2026-27, pending a challenge to a system that can add up to 36 marks.