Yes, they do.
Got rejected under SPP and re-applied under General Category -
Didn't submit Loan/ITR/Form 16
Submitted the same documents, which i have submitted under SPP.
Applied on 15th August (Holiday) through online, 16&17 were holidays.
18 August - Medical (Passed)
19 August - Original Passport Request
20 August - Submitted Passport
21 August - Reached Delhi
22 August - Approved (Online Status)
22 August - Received POE
Yet to receive my passport!