Students from upper caste communities called for a protest outside the University Grants Commission headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, saying that the new regulations issued by the commission could lead to chaos on campuses.
Those behind the protest call have appealed for unity from the student community, urging them to say “No to UGC discrimination” and requesting them to gather in large numbers to register their opposition.
The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 — the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 — have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.
Under the new regulations, introduced to stop caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, the UGC has asked institutions to set up special committees, helplines and monitoring teams to handle complaints, especially from SC, ST and OBC students.
Speaking to PTI, Alokit Tripathi, a PhD …​Students from upper caste communities called for a protest outside the University Grants Commission headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, saying that the new regulations issued by the commission could lead to chaos on campuses.
Those behind the protest call have appealed for unity from the student community, urging them to say “No to UGC discrimination” and requesting them to gather in large numbers to register their opposition.
The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 — the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 — have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.
Under the new regulations, introduced to stop caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, the UGC has asked institutions to set up special committees, helplines and monitoring teams to handle complaints, especially from SC, ST and OBC students.
Speaking to PTI, Alokit Tripathi, a PhD … ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
