CJP's Abhijeet Dipke calls Bombay High Court exam 'complete chaos', demands re-test

Technical glitches during the Bombay High Court clerk typing test have triggered protests, with candidates demanding a re-examination. Abhijeet Dipke has backed the protesters, alleging widespread server and computer issues, while examination officials have described the disruption as minor.Bombay High Court clerk recruitment typing test glitch row sparks re-exam demand (Image: X@abhijeet_dipke)The Bombay High Court clerk typing test has sparked protests in Maharashtra, with candidates alleging that technical failures at examination centres hampered their performance and left them demanding a re-test.Adding to the pressure on authorities, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, joined the protesting candidates and demanded another chance for those affected by the alleged disruptions.In his post on X, Dipke described the online examination process as having created “complete chaos” and alleged that several candidates were marked as failed because of server-related problems.More significantly, Dipke claimed that the issue was not confined to a single examination centre. He alleged that computers were not functioning at a majority of centres across Maharashtra. These claims, if established, would significantly widen the scope of the controversy. What candidates are presenting as an isolated technical disruption could instead point to a broader problem in the conduct of the computer-based skill test.However, the allegations made in the post have not been independently established, and the examination organisers have disputed the scale of the disruption.I WILL STAY HERE: DIPKE BACKS CANDIDATES Dipke’s intervention also went beyond commenting on the alleged glitches online.In the post, he said he had joined the students at the protest and would remain with them until their demand for a re-examination was met.That changes the nature of his intervention from a social-media reaction to direct participation in the agitation. By physically joining the candidates, Dipke has positioned himself alongside the protesters as they seek an immediate response from the authorities.His message also puts the focus squarely on the demand for a re-test rather than simply asking the administration to investigate the technical problems.WHY DIPKE’S POST MATTERSThe most significant aspect of Dipke’s post is the way it connects three separate allegations: technical failures, candidates being marked unsuccessful and problems allegedly occurring at multiple centres.If candidates were unable to complete or perform the typing test because of malfunctioning systems, the central question would be whether their results can fairly be used for recruitment.The demand for a re-test therefore stems from an issue of procedural fairness: candidates who faced technical difficulties argue that they should not be made to bear the consequences of a failure that was outside their control.At the same time, the organisers’ account presents a markedly different picture, describing the reported problem as minor and manageable.EXAM CENTRE SAYS PROBLEM WAS ‘MINOR’Sanjay Wankhede, Director of Sornet ITE Genus Private Limited, told ANI that the examination at his centre had already been conducted and that the first session was over.According to Wankhede, the process was moving slowly because of a technical issue involving printing, but he described it as a minor problem that would be resolved.He also said that the keyboards at the centre were brand new and that all necessary facilities were available. Wankhede appealed to students creating a commotion to remain calm.The contrasting accounts have now become central to the dispute: while candidates and Dipke allege serious technical failures affecting the examination, the centre has characterised the problem as limited and temporary.CANDIDATES SEEK FAIR CHANCEThe protesting candidates are demanding a re-examination and a transparent resolution of their complaints. Their argument is that a recruitment examination must provide all candidates with comparable conditions. If technical problems prevented some candidates from completing the typing assessment normally, they say those candidates should not be disadvantaged in the selection process.The protesters are also seeking clarity from the authorities on how complaints about malfunctioning computers, servers and other technical issues will be investigated.PROTEST CONTINUES AT APMC MARKET CENTREThe sit-in outside the APMC Market examination centre was reportedly continuing, with candidates waiting for the authorities to respond to their demands.The immediate flashpoint is the typing skill test, but the larger issue is confidence in the recruitment process.For the candidates, the question is no longer merely whether a technical problem occurred. They want to know whether the disruption affected their results and, if it did, what corrective action the authorities will take.The controversy now hinges on whether authorities find that technical glitches materially affected candidates’ performance and whether a re-test is warranted.While candidates demand another opportunity, the examination centre has maintained that the issue was minor, putting the fairness and transparency of the recruitment process under scrutiny.- EndsPublished By: Apoorva AnandPublished On: Aug 17, 2026 11:33 IST