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SFI Alleges Discrepancies in SC, ST Seat Allocation for JNU PhD Admissions
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What Happened?
The Students Federation of India (SFI) claims Jawaharlal Nehru University violated reservation norms for SC and ST candidates in its PhD admissions for 2026-27. They demand immediate corrections.
Key points
- SFI alleges JNU did not follow reservation norms for SC and ST candidates.
- The university reportedly listed only 38 seats for ST candidates instead of the required 53.
- For SC candidates, only 103 seats were listed against the required 107.
- Concerns were raised about the allocation method leading to zero seats in some centers.
- SFI filed a Right to Information application seeking details of previous admissions.
Key insights
- If the discrepancies are confirmed, it may lead to a revision of admission policies at JNU.
- The situation highlights ongoing issues regarding reservation implementation in higher education.
- SFI's actions could prompt other universities to review their reservation practices.
Why it matters
The allegations could impact the admission process for marginalized groups at JNU.
Entities
Jawaharlal Nehru University· OrganizationStudents Federation of India· OrganizationScheduled Castes· GroupScheduled Tribes· Group
Source
Times Now
