Changes in Reservation Policy and Pattern Of Delhi University, Reservation Rule Changes in Delhi University
Delhi University changes its Reservation Policy and Pattern
Delhi University has lately been criticized for its unfair reservation practice along with the needs to meet high cutoffs by General Category students. But, now there have been a few more changes in the reservation pattern which should be taken into account before proceeding towards the admissions.
Earlier a total of 27% seats were reserved for the OBC students, 22.5% for the Scheduled Class and Tribes, and 3% for the PWD students (Persons With Disabilities).
Changes made in reservation rule in Delhi University
The changes which have been introduced now are as follows:-
Armed Forces (5%) quota in DU Admission 2017
- Seats are also reserved for Armed Forces Children/Widows of Officers.
- Seats are also reserved for men of the armed forces including Para-Military personnel and Foreign students.
Kashmiri Migrants (5%) quota in DU Admission 2017
- There is a quota for Kashmiri Migrants as well as Sports/ECA Category.
- However, their percentage varies from college to college with the upper limit being 5%.
Person With Disabilities (5%) quota in DU Admission 2017
The university has revised the quota for Persons with Disabilities from 3% to 5%.
- It is applicable for those students who have a minimum of 40% disability.
- The PWD student requires a minimum of the 5-year-old certificate.
- It should be signed by a board of three doctors with an eligible stamp indicating the name and designation of the doctors.
- The PWD certificate should be countersigned by CMO/Medical Superintendent with stamp under the signature.
- The certificate should have a photograph of the candidate.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (22.5%) quota in DU Admission 2017
- The 22.5% for the Scheduled Class and Tribes remains intact. However, SC/ ST will also get a relaxation of minimum 5%.
- However, SC/ ST will also get a relaxation of minimum 5%.
- SC has a quota of (15%) whereas ST has a quota of 7.5%.
| Category | Percentage of seats reserved in each course |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes | 27 per cent |
| Scheduled Castes | 15 per cent |
| Scheduled Tribes | 7.5 per cent |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5 per cent |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 5 per cent |
| Wards/ Widows of War Army Officers | 5 per cent |
| Foreign candidates | 5 per cent |
| Sports/ ECA Quota | 5 per cent |
Note: If the student is eligible for open merit for admission, that student would not be given admission through reservation rather will be taken in through General quota only. The 27% seats which were reserved for the OBC students entitled to no changes.
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