Which article talks about reservation for SC ST?
The Constitution of India states in article 16(4): “Nothing in [article 16] or in clause (2) of article 29 shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any socially, and educationally backward classes of citizens of or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.”
What are the constitutional safeguards for the OBC and SC ST?
Article 46 of the Constitution provides that the State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the society and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
What is atrocity under SC ST act?
atrocity” means an offence punishable under section 3. b. ” Code” means the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) c. ” Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes” shall have the mean-ings assigned to them.
What is the benefit of OBC?
Some benefits include: 27\% Reservation Quota with respect to the seats in Government Jobs (like IAS, IPS etc) and Government institutes (like the IIMs and IITs). There is relaxation with respect to the upper age limit for various examinations like UPSC Civil Services Exam.
Should the percentage of SC/ST and OBC be same in horizontal reservations?
The percentage of reservation allotted to Horizontal reservation categories should be adjusted against percentage of SC/ST/ OBC and General categories in vertical reservation. Even after providing for these horizontal reservations, the percentage of reservations in SC /ST and OBC should remain the same.
What is the percentage of OBC reservation in cat?
CAT Reservation policy is based on the norms specified by the Government of India. As per rules OBC, SC, ST, EWS category candidates can avail 27\%, 15\%, 7.5\%, and 10\% reservation benefits during the time of admission process. The option to fill your category comes at the time of filling CAT Application Form 2021.
How to claim OBC/SC/ST/EWS reservation in cat 2021?
As per rules OBC, SC, ST, EWS category candidates can avail 27\%, 15\%, 7.5\%, and 10\% reservation benefits during the time of admission process. The option to fill your category comes at the time of filling CAT Application Form 2021. Candidates must upload a caste certificate, disability proving certificate along with the form to claim reservation.
What is the additional information for SC/ST/NC/OBC/NC-OBC?
Additional Information for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS, and PwD is as mentioned below: Candidates belonging to the SC/ ST category must have been listed in the Government of India schedule. Submit the caste or category certificates in government-approved formats only.