The State Of Odisha vs Orissa Private Engineering College ...

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision allowing private engineering colleges in Odisha to admit students based on qualifying examination marks instead of a centralized entrance test, as mandated by the Odisha Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fees) Act, 2007. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for maintaining the integrity of the admission process. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Odisha was upheld, reinforcing the necessity of a centralized entrance examination for admissions.