No discrimination under new UGC equity rules, says Education Minister
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed concerns regarding the new 2026 University Grants Commission regulations on promoting equity in higher education, assuring that they would not discriminate against anyone and will be implemented fairly. The regulations define "caste-based discrimination" to include members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. While students and student organizations have protested against the regulations, some politicians have expressed support for them as a step towards addressing caste discrimination on campuses.
29 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court stayed the University Grants Commission's Equity Regulations due to their vagueness and potential for misuse.
30 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court of India stayed the University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations, 2026, following challenges from various groups.
— The Hindu
Students across India protested the 2026 UGC regulations, arguing they exacerbate caste divisions and fail to adequately address caste discrimination.
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