verbal ability

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (January 7) dismissed a petition challenging the results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024, a key entrance exam for top management institutes. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju rejected the plea filed by candidate Aditya Kumar Mallick, who raised objections over an incorrect answer to Question No. 18 in the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section, claiming it impacted his exam outcome. Mallick, aggrieved by the issue, sought the annulment of the results declared in December 2024, along with the appointment of an expert committee to verify the correct answer to the disputed question. Despite his objection to the provisional answer key released on December 3, the final answer key remained unchanged, prompting Mallick to challenge the results. In his petition, Mallick cited support from experts and faculty members at various CAT coaching centers, asserting that his objection was valid. He also criticized IIM Calcutta for hastily announcing the results on December 19, despite the candidate’s expectation that they would be released in the second week of January. Mallick argued that the premature declaration of results hindered his opportunity for legal recourse. The Delhi High Court, however, found no reason to interfere with the exam results, stating that there was insufficient justification to overturn the decision. IIM Calcutta, which conducted the exam on November 24, 2024, was represented by Senior Advocate Arvind Nayar. The petitioner’s legal team included Advocates Praveen Kumar Singh, Sanal Nambiar, Ishita Goel, and Chetna Singh. With the court’s dismissal of the plea, the CAT 2024 results stand upheld, allowing the admission process for top management institutes to proceed as scheduled. Source: livelaw Photo Credit: livelaw