In Brief
This case, a consolidated public interest petition, challenged a Central Board of Secondary Education directive requiring students to produce an Aadhar number for NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) registration. The Court held that while Aadhar is not mandatory for examination registration, students must furnish alternative identification such as ration cards, passports, voter IDs, driving licences, or bank account details. The Court directed that CBSE upload this information on its website to prevent student inconvenience and ensure transparent access to the examination process.
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