University Ordered to Facilitate Re-totalling of Marks for MBBS Student Failing by One Mark
In a recent judgment, the Telangana High Court addressed a plea by Ms. Harshini Kishore, a medical student at Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, who sought re-verification of her Human Anatomy answer sheets after falling short by just one mark in her MBBS first-year examination. The court, presided by Justice Mrs. Surepalli Nanda, granted the petitioner the liberty to approach the University's Grievance Committee for re-verification.
The petitioner, represented by counsel Sri P. Rama Sharana Sharma, argued that her request for re-verification submitted on December 26, 2025, remained unaddressed by the university. The petitioner's plea highlighted the inaction of the university as arbitrary and against the principles of natural justice.
During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel referenced a similar precedent set by the court on January 28, 2025, which was instrumental in shaping the current decision. The court directed the petitioner to submit a representation to the Grievance Committee, along with the requisite fee, within two weeks.
The court ordered the Grievance Committee to permit re-totalling of the marks in accordance with university rules. Should the petitioner have further grievances after the re-verification process, she is entitled to seek legal recourse.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring fairness in academic evaluations and upholding students' rights to contest examination outcomes through institutional mechanisms. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of due process and the availability of remedial measures for students in similar situations.
Bottom Line:
University Examination - Grievance regarding re-verification of answer sheets - Liberty granted to the petitioner to approach the Grievance Committee of the University for re-verification of answer sheets by submitting representation and requisite fee within two weeks.
Statutory provision(s): Mandamus, Natural Justice
