M.G. UNIVERSITY vs JIKKU PAUL & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Lateral Entry Scheme for diploma holders into B.Tech courses as sanctioned by the Government of Kerala and regulated by AICTE. The Court emphasized that adherence to the minimum eligibility criteria, specifically the requirement of securing at least 20% marks in the entrance test, is mandatory for admission under this scheme. The Court held that admissions made in violation of these criteria are invalid, thereby reinforcing the importance of maintaining academic standards in technical education as per the regulations outlined in AICTE's Notification dated 12.1.2007.