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NHM doctors under scanner for ‘misuse’ of EWS quota

The issue surfaced after a walk-in interview held on January 7 for recruitment of MBBS doctors at health and wellness centres. Against 55 vacancies, around 400 candidates had appeared. (Pic for representation)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:24 am IST

Ensuring effective RTE implementation

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Integration of EWS students has been a pressing issue among schools that have reluctantly implemented the provision. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 09:49 pm IST

Chandigarh private schools demand complete 25% reimbursement for EWS quota

In May last year, the HC ruled that 37 private unaided schools, which have been operational before 1996, are liable to be reimbursed fully by the Chandigarh Administration for EWS category admissions under the RTE Act, 2009. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Jan 07, 2026 07:30 am IST

Kokate may approach apex court for stay on conviction

Kokate may approach apex court for stay on conviction

Published on Dec 21, 2025 05:52 am IST

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to exploit EWS women; 3 wardens under lens

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to exploit EWS women; 3 wardens under lens

Published on Sept 24, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Why are minority schools not in RTE ambit? SC seeks review of own judgement

RTE requires private schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and other disadvantaged groups, but minority schools are exempt from this quota.

Updated on Sept 01, 2025 09:55 pm IST

Govt scraps EWS quota in private medical colleges

(Representative Image) The state government has scrapped the contentious EWS quota in private medical colleges, after fierce opposition from parents who refused to back down. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 31, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Parents protest EWS quota in private medical colleges, seek seat hike

Parents protest EWS quota in private medical colleges, seek seat hike

Published on Jul 30, 2025 07:20 am IST

EWS quota sparks concern in pvt medical colleges

They say the introduction of the quota without a corresponding increase in the total seat intake would reduce the number of seats open to all in the general category. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 24, 2025 08:52 am IST

Bigotry, bias, acceptance: For EWS kids, school life a mixed bag

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This winter, the parents of a six-year-old EWS student at an east Delhi school could not get him winter jacket with his uniform. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:55 am IST

‘Inclusion among OBCs may shrink Marathas’ share in reservations’

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Updated on Nov 13, 2023 05:20 am IST

14 years since RTE, EWS admissions at Chandigarh’s private schools still off track

As per the Chandigarh education department, minority schools have to comply under the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act 1952 under which 15% seats have to be reserved for EWS students while non minority schools have to comply under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 under which 25% seats have to be reserved for EWS students. (Getty Images/Purestock)

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Updated on Apr 20, 2023 02:12 am IST

Karnataka govt showed ‘haste’ in scrapping 4% Muslim quota: Supreme Court

The Karnataka government’s decision to scrap the 4% OBC quota for Muslims is “prima facie shaky and flawed,” the Supreme Court said on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:23 am IST

From Agnipath to no age cap in NEET: Events that define education in 2022

From Agnipath to no age cap in NEET: Events that define education in 2022 (photo for representation)

Published on Dec 31, 2022 08:27 am IST

MK Stalin calls all-party meet on response to Supreme Court’s EWS quota verdict

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin. (Facebook|MK Stalin)

Updated on Nov 09, 2022 01:16 am IST

Morning brief: Decoding verdict on EWS quota upheld by Supreme Court

Three judges backed the EWS quota law, for it intended to uplift a class historically denied the benefits of reservation. (PTI)

Published on Nov 08, 2022 09:00 am IST

Top court verdict may impact state-specific reservations

On September 14, 2022, Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government approved a Bill to increase reservation for OBC, SC and STs, taking total reservation in Jharkhand to 77%.

Published on Nov 08, 2022 02:35 am IST

Stalin: EWS order a setback to century-old struggle

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. (Facebook (MK Stalin))

Updated on Nov 08, 2022 02:05 am IST

Rise in student numbers may pose infra challenges: Experts after SC's EWS ruling

In January 2019, the National Democratic Alliance government passed a legislation seeking to grant 10% reservation in jobs and higher education to members of EWS among the general category. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 08, 2022 05:04 am IST

Parties welcome SC order on EWS quota as Congress, BJP vie for credit

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People celebrate Supreme Court's decision to upheld the 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs, in Thane, Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 08, 2022 04:31 pm IST

Decoding the SC verdict on EWS quota, nuances of reservation

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Updated on Nov 08, 2022 04:27 pm IST

Number Theory: The past, present and aftermath of EWS reservation policy

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It is important to understand the context in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government announced EWS reservations in January 2019. (Representative image/HT Archive)

Updated on Nov 08, 2022 04:28 pm IST

Decoding EWS quota and its implications

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Parliament passed the 103rd Amendment of the Constitution in January 2019, allowing the government to institute the EWS quota. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Nov 08, 2022 04:31 pm IST

10% EWS quota upheld: Five points from Supreme Court's big verdict

The Supreme Court. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 07, 2022 12:19 pm IST

Supreme Court upholds EWS quota: ‘Doesn’t violate basic structure of Constitution'

SC upholds 10% EWS quota for jobs and education (Amit Sharma)

Updated on Nov 07, 2022 12:02 pm IST

SC to announce its verdict on pleas against 10% EWS quota tomorrow

The Centre was supported by the states of Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Andhra Pradesh in defending the law while Tamil Nadu chose to oppose EWS quota. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 06, 2022 05:03 am IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas challenging Centre's 10% EWS quota

Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas challenging Centre's 10% EWS quota (ANI)

Updated on Sept 27, 2022 03:39 pm IST

10% reservation: EWS quota key step to end poverty, says Supreme Court

“Why can’t there be economic basis for affirmative action that can be a measure to grind poverty?” asked a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit. (Agencies)

Published on Sept 16, 2022 02:56 am IST

10% EWS quota affront to Constitution, divides society: Petitioners tell SC

New Delhi, Sept 07 (ANI): A general view of the Supreme Court, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Updated on Sept 15, 2022 05:09 am IST

Supreme Court frames issues for adjudication on petitions against EWS quota

Supreme Court cleared the decks for commencing a Constitution bench hearing from September 13 on EWS. (HT File)

Updated on Sept 09, 2022 03:33 am IST

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