Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 - OBC Reservations
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Summary
Mandated 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions including IITs, IIMs, and central universities. Implemented after Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Wednesday, 3 January 2007
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right