Karnataka High Court August 22nd Hearing on KCET 2022 Repeaters Issue: Judgment Reserved, Next Hearing Date

The High Court of Karnataka took up the hearing on the petition pertaining to KCET 2022 repeaters issue on August 22 from 2:40 PM to 4:40 PM. No decision has been taken in the court hearing, and the Honourable Judge has heard arguments from both parties. The Judgement has been reserved, and the final decision is expected to be pronounced soon. The previous hearing took place on August 18, 2022 (Thursday) wherein the court suggested the government come up with a one-time solution for KCET 2022 repeaters. Almost 25,000 repeaters are eagerly waiting for the decision of Karnataka HC. On August 18, 2022, the HC suggested the government figure out if 75% weightage for CET marks and 25% weightage for PUC marks is feasible. The candidates can check the latest updates of the high court hearing here.

What Happened in August 22nd Hearing of Karnataka HC on KCET 2022 Repeaters Issue?

Here is what exactly happened in the court regarding KCET 2022 repeaters issue hearing on August 22 -

• The arguments took place for almost 2 hours (2:40 to 4:40 PM)
• KEA has filed that it could not give 75:25% weightage for repeaters
• Honourable Judge questioned whether repeaters were informed about KEA's decision to not give weightage for PUC exams in advance. It has been noted that prior information was not given
• References regarding 2019 and 2020 PUC and KCET batches were heard by the Honourable Judge and understood the rules and regulations of the exam (specifically eligibility criteria)
• The counsel representing petitioners strongly argued that equal justice must be given to both repeaters and fresh takers of KCET
• Honourable Judge further pointed out drafting errors in the KCET information brochure which did not give clarity on the eligibility clause regarding weightage 
• Honourable Justice SR Krishna Kumar reserved the Judgement, and the final decision is expected to be announced by the first week of September

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Highlights of August 22 Karnataka HC Hearing on KCET 2022 Repeaters Issue 

The hearing has started, and the major highlights can be checked below -

• The judgement has been reserved - No Decision Taken - Judgement is expected to be pronounced on September 1
• The Judge asked what is the background of awarding PUC weightage for 2022 KCET candidates and not giving weightage for repeaters
• The Judge questioned the KEA on what grounds the decision on the weightage criteria taken
• The advocate representing repeaters indicated that 100% weightage for CET marks should be given to both repeaters and 2022 KCET takers
• The Judge Notes - Provisional Applicable for 2021 batch or earlier years - Interpretation - Interpretation of Qualifying exam - Opportunity to Repeaters to Surrender Internal Assessment Marks and take fresh PUC exams to understand the issue. The judge is still trying to figure out a possible way
• The advocate representing petitioners noted that there were many drafting mistakes by KEA while preparing the brochure and did not mention certain clauses clearly
• Advocate Ramesh appeared on behalf of KEA
• The honourable Judge referred to the admission guidelines mentioned on the brochure
• The advocate referred to PUC 2 2021 exams cancellation notification
• The Judge asked about the intent and why PUC marks of 2021 are being considered
• There were repeaters in the 2021 KCET exam as well but for those students, 2020 PUC marks are not considered - argued by the Advocate
• The advocate on behalf of repeaters argues that in 2021, equal justice was given to everyone. 2020 repeaters and 2021 test takers of KCET are given ranks on KCET marks only
• The Advocate argues that repeater students were not informed in advance that their PUC marks will not be considered
• The Judge notes that 'repeater students were not informed

Karnataka HC KCET 2022 Repeaters Row Hearing Date & Time

Here are the details regarding the date and time of Karnataka HC KCET 2022 repeaters row –

Also Read: KCET 2022 Document Verification Dates & Instructions

Understanding the KCET 2022 Repeaters Issue

Here are some of the important facts pertaining to the KCET 2022 repeaters issue –

• Almost 25,000 students who appeared for PUC exams in 2021 appeared for KCET 2022
• As per the KCET 2022 rules and regulations, 50% weightage in the admission process is given to PUC 2 marks and 50% weightage for CET marks
• However, the rule has been implemented/ applied for those candidates who passed PUC in 2022 and appeared for KCET this year
• 25,000 candidates who appeared for PUC 2 exams last year and appeared for KCET this year were not awarded any weightage for PUC 2 marks
• One of the reasons why KEA did not consider PUC marks of repeaters is that the exams were not conducted in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, giving weightage for Class 12 marks for repeaters will disrupt the entire merit and ranking system
• On August 22, the hearing has been taken up again but no concrete decision has been taken yet

Also Read: Karnataka High Court 18th August Hearing on KCET 2022 Repeaters Issue

Total No. of Students Scored 91-100% in PUC 2 Exams 2022

Here are the important details regarding the total number of students who scored 91-100% marks in PUC exams 2022 –

Note: 2020-21 PUC 2 exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the results are declared on the basis of marks in qualifying exams/ past academic performance.

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