Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 12 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Parshvanath Charitable Trust & Ors. (Petitioner) vs. All India Council for Technical Education & Ors. (Respondent) in CA No.9048/2012, arising from a final judgment dated 17‑04‑2014.
- Two interlocutory applications were filed:
1. Miscellaneous Application No. 2375/2026 (IA No. 217927/2026) by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) requesting extension of the cut‑off date for counselling and admission for the 2026‑27 academic year to 30 August 2026.
2. Miscellaneous Application No. 2380/2026 (IA No. 229530/2026) by AICTE seeking extension of the dates in the proposed calendar (Annexure A/4) for the same academic year.
- The Court had earlier, on 20 May 2026, extended the time for grant of admission for 2026‑27 to 14 September 2026.
Observations & Reasoning
- The Court noted the earlier extension and considered the fresh prayers of AKTU and AICTE.
- It found no impediment to further extending the counselling/admission timelines to ensure that sanctioned seats in technical institutions could be filled.
Orders
1. For AKTU (Application No. 2375/2026):
- The cut‑off date for completion of counselling and admission is extended to 30 August 2026.
- The Court may pass any further order as deemed fit.
2. For AICTE (Application No. 2380/2026):
- The dates in the proposed calendar (Annexure A/4) for the 2026‑27 academic year are extended, aligning with the 14 September 2026 deadline.
- The Court may pass any further order as deemed fit.
3. Both applications are allowed and the miscellaneous applications are disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The interlocutory applications filed by AKTU and AICTE are allowed, granting the requested extensions and disposing of the petitions.
Topics: Admission Extension, Technical Education