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- Petitioner student produced her mark sheet and degree certificate: High Court
- Lack of clarity in handbook and instructions led NID to change attitude
- Applicant does not have a recognized degree: NID
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the NID (National Institution of Design) to admit those who have secured the highest rank in the entrance examination of the Master’s degree course. The High Court has observed that, as per the instructions of the NIC, the student has submitted her mark sheet or degree certificate issued by the university. However, due to lack of clarity in the handbook and instructions, NID has changed its stance.
Representation of counsel for NID
NID has submitted that all students are informed that they will not be eligible for admission if they do not appear in their final examination before document verification. The NID, citing its admission handbook, has submitted that the applicant does not hold a Bachelor’s degree (design course) from any university or institution recognized by law in India.
Details of the case
The applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree from Design Village, Srivyankateswara University, Uttar Pradesh. In the current academic year, the applicant stood first in merit with 97.22 percent in open category in the entrance examination of NID’s Master of Design (Ceramic and Glass Design Discipline) course. She was allotted a provisional seat. However, her final semester exams were held late and the results were due in September. Due to which, the university asked her to submit a bona-fide certificate. So, the dean of the college and the certificate issued on the basis of the previous mark sheet presented.
After document verification, NID informed the applicant on July 21 that her candidature was canceled due to lack of required document. According to NID, there is no proof that the college from which the applicant has studied is affiliated to the university. Hence, the applicant should produce the mark sheet with seal and stamp of the university or bonafide certificate from the university.
After this, the petitioner approached the High Court. During the same period the application was pending, the student received her mark sheet and degree certificate which she submitted to the NID. However, barriers to her entry persisted.