Anti-caste rules for universities spark ‘general category' protest against UGC: Fears and ‘assumptions’, explained

While the UGC says the regulations are meant to promote inclusion and institutional accountability, critics argue that the ...

Plea in Supreme Court contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC

A Supreme Court plea challenges UGC's 2026 caste discrimination definition, claiming it excludes non-reserved categories from ...

UGC Row: Plea in Supreme Court challenges definition of caste discrimination in 2026 UGC regulations

The writ petition by Advocate Vineet Jindal said the regulations notified on January 13, 2026 “adopts an exclusionary, ...

UGC’s new equity rules spark legal challenge

The challenge comes amid intensifying political, academic and student opposition to the regulations, which were notified by the UGC on January 13, 2026, replacing its 2012 framework on the subject| In ...