A JEE candidate sought mandamus to re-evaluate his second-session answer sheet, citing variance between session scores. The Information Bulletin barred re-evaluation or re-checking. The court held that no right to revaluation was established and dismissed the writ petition with no costs.
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WP No.23308 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.23308 of 2026
Krithik Kumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to re-evaluate the petitioner’s answer sheet of the second session of joint entrance examination bearing roll No.TN020100831 and to declare the correct percentages of marks by considering the representation in the form of an e-mail dated 05.05.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Myilsamy For Respondent(s): Mrs.Sunita Kumari Standing Counsel For R1 and R2
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ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondent Nos.1 and 2 to re-evaluate petitioner’s answer sheet of the second session of joint entrance examination bearing roll No.TN020100831 and to declare the correct percentages of marks by considering petitioner’s representation in the form of an e-mail dated 05.05.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
“There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of the result. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.”
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legitimately makes him believe that evaluation was done erroneously.
above Bulletin, petitioner has not been able to show any right to seek revaluation. It is trite that a mandamus would lie only when there is a right which is established and a corresponding obligation, which the petitioner despite repeated queries was unable to establish.
22-06-2026
Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRN
To
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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner was entitled to a writ of mandamus directing re-evaluation of his JEE (Main) answer sheet despite the NTA Information Bulletin excluding re-evaluation/re-checking.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Krithik Kumar
The Director General, National Testing Agency
The Director (Exams), National Testing Agency
Mohammed Shaffiq
As recorded by the court registry
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