UGC Rules Controversy: Government Assures No Misuse Amid Nationwide Protests

• Nationwide uproar and protests in Delhi against UGC's new 'Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026'.
• Government sources state that facts will be released soon, assuring the rules will not be misused and confusion is being spread.
• The new UGC rules aim to prevent caste discrimination, with complaints from SC/ST/OBC categories increasing by 118.4% in five years.
• Rules mandate an Equity Committee in every university/college to address discrimination complaints from SC, ST, and OBC students.
• Upper caste students are protesting, alleging the rules are against them and could be misused; a petition has reached the Supreme Court.

Why It Matters: Government assures fair implementation of new UGC equity rules amidst protests and Supreme Court petition.