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ActArchiveWednesday, 3 January 2007

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
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 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
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
22 changes recorded for this policy.
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DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_tourism
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
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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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_niti_aayog
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
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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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
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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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_eac_pm
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_pm_speech
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_upsc
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionWednesday, 29 July 2026via pib
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
DescriptionThursday, 30 July 2026via pib
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.
Government of India press release: Vacancies in Central Educational Institutions
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