Exam Fairness includes Mental Calm: Delhi High Court Allows JEE Aspirant to Reappear After Biometric Glitch

The Delhi High Court allowed a JEE 2026 aspirant to reappear in the examination after repeated biometric authentication failures disrupted her attempt.

The Court held that exam fairness is not limited to physical access but also encompasses a calm, stable mental environment.

It observed that the prolonged uncertainty of possible disqualification due to biometric issues could not be treated as insignificant, as it adversely affects concentration in a time-bound exam.

The Court permitted the candidate to reappear, clarifying that the relief was granted in the peculiar facts of the case.

[Shlok Bhardwaj v. UOI & Anr.]