RESERVATION IN

EDUCATION SYSTEM
CONTENT

• Introduction
• History
• Types of reservations
• Present caste-based reservation system of union government
• Solutions
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

• Reservation in India is the process of setting aside a certain percentage of

seats(vacancies) in government institutions for members of backward and under-
represented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe).
• Reservation is a form of quota-based affirmative action.
• Reservation is governed by constitutional laws, statutory laws, and local rules and
regulations.
HISTORY

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made certain arrangements for the backward classes to allow
them to enjoy a humane lifestyle and bring their upliftment in the political field.
• In 1979 the mandal commission was established to assess the situation of the socially and
educationally backward classes.
• As of 2006, number of castes in backward class list went up to 2297 which is the increase
of 60% from community list prepared by mandal commission.
TYPES OF RESERVATIONS

• CASTE BASED :- Caste is decide based on birth, and can never be changed.
• MANAGEMENT QUOTA :- It is a quota based on economic status irrespective of caste, race and
religion; anybody who has money can buy his/her seat.
• GENDER BASED :- The women’s reservation bill was passed on 9 th march 2010.
• RELIGION BASED :- Based on the backwardness of the religious communities.
• OTHERS :- 1. Sons/ Daughters/ Grandsons/ Granddaughters of Freedom Fighters.
2. Physically handicapped.
3. Sports personalities.
PRESENT CASTE- BASED RESERVATION SYSTEM
OF UNION GOVERNMENT
• Category as per government of India Reservation% as per government of India
• Scheduled castes(SC) 15.0%
• Scheduled tribes(ST) 7.5%
• Other backward classes 2.75%
• Total constitutional reservation % 49.5%
• General(open to all including SC/ST and OBC) 50.5%
SOLUTIONS

• The reserved candidates should be given monetary help in the form of scholarships and
relaxation in respect of the upper age limit and lower cut-off marks should not be given.
• Reservation on the collective salary of family, that is salary of husband and wife, and
incomes derived from all other sources like gifts or income from joint family property.
• The benefit of the reservation for only first 2 children of the family.
CONCLUSION

• Reservations were introduced in the Indian education systems as a means for the overall
development of the society.
• However, today all sections of the society have been developed economically, culturally and
socially.
• Hence, the need for reservations is limited.
• Complete elimination of the reservations is not possible considering the current political scenario.
• Hence, reservations should be provided in the form of monetary support not at the cost of
knowledge.