1. All these petitions concern the following Clause in Annexure 1 to the Notification dated 20th May, 2015 of the respondent University of Delhi laying down the guidelines and schedule of admission to various undergraduate courses for the academic session 2015-16. “Admission to Science Courses The Basis of Selection for Mathematical Sciences / Science / Home Science courses remains unchanged. However the subjects to be included for Basis of Selection (PCM/PCB/PCMB) must have at least 70% component of theory exams (theory exam does not include internal assessment / continuous evaluation etc.) in the qualifying exam otherwise a disadvantage of 10% of the maximum marks may be levied on each such subject.”

2. The petitioners in all the petitions are seeking admission to the respondent University / its affiliate colleges on the basis of having cleared qualifying examinations held by the Boards of Examination of different States having less than 70% component of theory examination but recognized by the respondent University as equivalent to the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) (Class XII) held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). In accorda