In a significant reversal of its earlier stance, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has filed an affidavit in support of Delhi University’s (DU) decision regarding admissions to its newly introduced five-year integrated law courses. The UGC now permits DU to consider this year’s Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores for admissions, in contrast to the previously mandated Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
Background
Initially, the UGC had stipulated that for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) admissions in central universities, including DU, CUET scores were mandatory. This decision had raised concerns, particularly for DU’s law courses, as CLAT is a well-established and widely recognized entrance examination for legal education.
UGC’s Reversal
In response to the situation, the UGC has now filed an affidavit before the Delhi High Court, expressing its support for DU’s choice to utilize CLAT scores for admissions to the five-year integrated law programs. This change of stance acknowledges the importance and credibility of CLAT scores in the context of legal education admissions.
Impact
The UGC’s reversal will provide relief to aspiring law students seeking admission to DU’s prestigious law programs. They can now utilize their CLAT scores, a widely accepted benchmark in the field, to gain admission to these courses.
Conclusion
This development underscores the importance of flexibility and responsiveness in educational policymaking, ensuring that students have access to recognized and reliable assessment methods for admissions into their chosen fields of study.
