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JNU Constitutes Committee to Review ST PhD Admissions After Student Complaints
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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Jawaharlal Nehru University has formed a committee to examine complaints regarding the reservation of ST seats in PhD programs, following representations from student organizations.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has constituted a dedicated committee to address grievances regarding the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in its PhD programs. The decision follows formal representations submitted by various student organizations to the university administration.
The university's move aims to review the admission process and address the specific complaints raised by the student bodies. While the exact details of the grievances were not disclosed in the initial announcement, the formation of the committee signals an institutional effort to resolve the ongoing dispute.
This development comes amidst broader discussions on reservation policies in higher education institutions in India. The university has not yet specified a timeline for the committee's report or the final outcome of the review process.
The university's move aims to review the admission process and address the specific complaints raised by the student bodies. While the exact details of the grievances were not disclosed in the initial announcement, the formation of the committee signals an institutional effort to resolve the ongoing dispute.
This development comes amidst broader discussions on reservation policies in higher education institutions in India. The university has not yet specified a timeline for the committee's report or the final outcome of the review process.