Reservation for OBC, SC and ST in Central Universities

Reservation in Central Universities for OBC, SC & ST

Reservation for OBC, SC and ST in the Ministry and its subordinate offices, central universities and other higher educational/technical/management institutes during the last three years

Government is committed to implement reservation for OBC, SC and ST. As per norms of Government of India the percentage of reservation for the Other Backward Caste (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in Ministry of Human Resource Development is given at the rate of 27%, 15% and 7.5% respectively.

As per Para 3 of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 came into force with effect from 4.1.2007, as per the Policy out of annual permitted Strength in each branch of study or faculty, 27% seats are to be reserved for Other Backward Classes, 15% for Scheduled Castes and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes.

The number of vacant posts of OBC, SC and ST communities in jobs of the Organisations/ Institutions of Ministry of Human Resource Development is not centrally maintained, however the information in respect of Sub-ordinate offices, Central Universities & other Central Funded Higher Education Institution and Main Secretariat (MHRD) is given at Annexure-I.

The data on persons engaged by the Main Secretariat, Ministry of Human Resource Development through outsourcing is given at Annexure–II.

The data on persons engaged through outsourcing in Central Universities and other Central Funded Higher Education Institution is not centrally maintained, however information received from some of the organisations/Institutions are given at Annexure-III.

In order to improve the English among the students of SC/ST/OBC students,
University of Delhi has launched a course on English Language Proficiency Course (ELPC). During the last five years in this course 656 SC, 23 ST and 1180 OBC students were benefitted.

Further UGC provides the financial assistance to universities for Coaching Scheme for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) & Minority students under Remedial Coaching organized at undergraduate/postgraduate level.

Source: Confederation

Reservation for OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Castes) and ST (Scheduled Tribes) in central universities refers to the policy of providing a certain percentage of seats to individuals from these categories in higher educational institutions funded by the central government.

The reservation policy applies to the Ministry and its subordinate offices, central universities, and other higher educational/technical/management institutes funded by the central government.

The reservation policy for OBC, SC and ST in central universities has been in effect for the last three years.

The purpose of the reservation policy is to provide equal opportunities for individuals from OBC, SC and ST communities to access higher education and to address historical disadvantages they have faced.

The percentage of reservation varies depending on the categories. Currently, 27% reservation is provided for OBC, 15% for SC, and 7.5% for ST.

Seats are allocated based on the rank obtained by candidates from the respective categories in entrance examinations or as per the guidelines of the concerned institution.

Yes, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the institution in terms of educational qualifications, age, and other relevant factors.

The reservation policy helps in promoting social inclusion, diversity, and representation of marginalized communities in higher education institutions. It also ensures equitable access to educational opportunities.

Yes, the reservation policy applies to all courses and programs offered by central universities, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Candidates can apply for reservation under the policy by indicating their category during the application process for admission. They may also need to submit relevant documents to prove their eligibility for reservation.