New Delhi . The Central Government can withdraw the new rules of UGC brought to end discrimination in colleges and universities. In view of the widespread opposition to the new rules, the government is considering several steps to find a middle path. High level sources said that wrong opinions are being formed regarding the new rules. Necessary steps will be taken to end it.
What is the main reason for the dispute?
Sources said, some changes can be made in the new rules only on the basis of the provisions of 2012. Under which complaints regarding discrimination should also be taken into consideration and no section should fear injustice. According to sources, in fact, the new rules are being brought forward in a wrong manner. Whereas the government wants that there should be no discrimination against any class. While the new rules are being said to be against the upper castes, the SC and ST classes also fear that by including the backward classes, the effect of the rules made to prevent discrimination against them is being reduced. Sources said that the new rules may be amended or withdrawn after taking all the feedback into consideration. To eliminate caste discrimination among students in universities, colleges and other higher educational institutions, UGC implemented new rules across the country from January 15, 2026, in place of the old rules of 2012.
BHU student leader challenges new rules in court
Varanasi. BHU student leader Mrityunjay Tiwari has challenged the new rules of UGC in the Supreme Court. Mrityunjay has filed a petition under Article 32 of the Constitution through advocate Neeraj Singh. The petition states that Regulation 3(c) limits ‘caste-based discrimination’ only to SCs, STs and OBCs. The petitioner has sought from the court to declare UGC Regulation 3(c) unconstitutional and repeal it or to direct amendment of the said provision so as to include caste-based discrimination against any person irrespective of his caste.