2021-22 NCBC data reveals significant increases in student enrollment under SC, ST, and OBC categories, with OBC enrollment up 45% from 2014-15.
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) data shows student enrollment under Scheduled Caste (SC) category increased 44%, Minority female enrollment rose 42.3%, Scheduled Tribe (ST) enrollment grew 65.2%, and OBC student enrollment saw a 45% increase from 2014-15 to 2021-22. NCBC highlighted government's efforts in protecting and enhancing OBC constitutional rights. Higher education enrollment increased from 34.2 million to 43.3 million, with female enrollment up by 32%.
May 18, 2024
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