The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision on CGLE 2017
The recent decision by the Supreme Court to scrap the entirety of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2017 marks a significant turning point in the lives of thousands of aspirants. This decision, reached on October 29, 2018, has sparked a myriad of reactions from candidates, analysts, and general observers. It brings to light critical questions about government accountability and the fairness of the justice system.
Impact on Candidates with Good Performance in Tier II
For those candidates who have successfully cleared Tier II with good marks, the prospect of the exam cancellation is a mixed bag of emotions. Like the average-looking college boy who proposes to the second prettiest girl (UPSC) and awaits an affirmative answer, these hopefuls now face uncertainty. They are praying fervently that the exam will not be scrapped, as they believe that such a cancellation would be devastating. If the girls do agree (i.e., the exam is not cancelled), these candidates are eagerly waiting for the public announcement, as they would finally attain the status of the 'dude of the college'—a metaphor for the respect and recognition they would receive.
Impact on Candidates With Poor Performance
Those candidates who did not clear the cutoff or performed poorly in Tier II exams are praying fervently for an exam cancellation. For them, the situation is akin to a college boy who never had the courage to propose to his crush. The thought of starting over with another chance is viewed as a stroke of luck. However, like in a real-life situation, there are no guarantees and the uncertainty looms large.
Reflections on the Supreme Court's Decision
The Supreme Court's decision to cancel the entire CGLE 2017 exam, at a snail's pace, has raised several pertinent questions. The Court's observation that it cannot help genuine candidates due to the scam in SSC CGLE 2017 (SSC 17) is both typical and satirical. The implications of canceling the exam without penalizing the real culprits are profound. If the examination is scrapped, the innocence of genuine candidates will be tarnished, and they will face the consequences of lost time, money, patience, and effort.
The government's response to this crisis is questionable. Time has been wasted over a period of more than 1.5 years since the Supreme Court ordered the cancellation. Who should bear the costs of scrapping the exam? The answer is not clear, but the ultimate victims will be the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) and the students themselves.
This decision raises critical questions about the government's commitment to real change and accountability. The Narendra Modi government has been criticized for its focus on cosmetic and symbolic reforms, such as renaming cities and unveiling statues, while neglecting the pressing issue of employment generation. Building trust requires good governance, which is sorely lacking in this case.
The CGLE 2017 was not yet started or completed. With the announcement of the 2019 exam, it is unclear what the future holds for the CGLE 2018 aspirants. The future of these examinations hangs by a thread, and the stakes are high.
As we reflect on this decision, it is essential to consider the lessons it teaches. The government must prioritize the needs and welfare of the youth, rather than focusing on shallow, symbolic reforms. The youth of the nation deserve better, and their opportunities should not be jeopardized by bureaucratic indecisiveness.