Instead, the respondents issued instructions on April 18, 2024, directing that “GATE Scores will NOT be entered” on registration forms. The petitioners also said that the finalised selections were made solely on interview recommendations, without disclosing or quantifying interview marks. It also ruled that for future selections, the Army must ensure full transparency: GATE + MS marks must be provided to the Interview Board, interview marks must be quantified, and the process must be objective. This reservation will operate irrespective of future GATE results or the selection of other candidates. Story continues below this adThe ruling is being seen as a major victory for merit and transparency in Army technical education programmes.

Source: Indian Express February 20, 2026 17:24 UTC