Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea to Exempt Exam Fees For Women in IIT, AIIMS & Other Exams

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government, UGC, and NTA on a PIL seeking a waiver of entrance exam fees for women in IITs, NITs, AIIMS, and other central institutions.

A Division Bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela considered the plea of Mona Arya, who cited a 2010 government order mandating such exemption.

The petition argues that enforcing the order would benefit millions of women, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, and non-compliance violates the right to education.