A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by two CLAT 2025 candidates, Anam Khan and Ayush Agarwal, challenging the provisional answer key for the recently conducted Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for PG admissions. The petition raises concerns about alleged discrepancies in the exam and irregularities in its conduct by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
The petitioners, represented by a team of advocates including Manasi Bhushan, Shakshi Sharma, and others, have highlighted the following key grievances:
- Errors in Provisional Answer Key:
They allege that 12 questions in the provisional answer key, released on December 2, have incorrect answers. Despite these errors, candidates were given only one day to raise objections, with the objection portal closing on December 3 at 4 PM. - High Objection Fees:
The petition challenges the imposition of a fee of ₹1,000 per objection, arguing it is unreasonable given the already high exam fee of ₹4,000. They claim this fee is financially burdensome and discriminatory. - Delayed Distribution of Question Paper and OMR Sheet:
The petitioners assert that candidates received the sealed question booklet and OMR response sheet at 2 PM, though they were supposed to be provided at 1:50 PM, leading to unfair treatment. - Violation of Fundamental Rights:
The petition contends that the lapses in the conduct of the examination violate the petitioners’ fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality before the law) and 21A (right to education).
Relief Sought
The petition seeks a stay on the publication of the final results, scheduled for December 10, and the counselling process for admissions based on these results. It also questions the Consortium’s procedures for addressing candidate grievances, urging judicial intervention.
The case, titled Anam Khan and Another v. Consortium of National Law Universities (Diary No. 56811/2024), could have significant implications for the fairness and transparency of the CLAT 2025 admission process.
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