O R D E R

% 28.04.2026

1. This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers:-

“a. Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, in the nature of mandamus, directing the Respondents to declare the Petitioner eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2026; b. Set aside the impugned rules & regulation whereby the Petitioner has been treated as ineligible on account of deemed acceptance of a seat under the counselling process;

c. Direct the Respondents to permit the Petitioner to register, participate and issue admit card in JEE (Advanced) 2026, where the registration process begins from 23.04.2026 till 02.05.2026 and any further counselling process. ...”

2. For the reasons stated in the petition, issue notice.

3. Mr. Mitra, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent, seeks and is granted 2 weeks to file a reply.

4. Even though there is no application for interim relief, Ms. Dubey, learned counsel for the petitioner, orally requests for provisional direction in favour of the petitioner for issuance of the Admit Card and to appear in the JEE (Advance) Examination.

5. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner appeared