Odisha introduces 11.25% reservation for SEBC students in higher education

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Odisha govt approves 11.25% reservation for SEBC candidates in higher education, Congress and BJD demand 27%

In a major development, the Odisha government has approved 11.25% reservation for SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backwards Classes) in higher educational institutions admissions from the academic year 2025-26. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on May 14. This move has been taken in line with the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to promote access, equity, and inclusion in higher e…

Odisha introduces 11.25% reservation for SEBC students in higher education

State Cabinet approves reservation in public universities and colleges from 2025–26 academic session; move seeks to enhance access and equity in line with NEP 2020

NSE and Odisha Government Sign MoU to Boost Financial Literacy and Skilling - Business News Week

India’s leading stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Financial Literacy through Investor Awareness Programs and to implement the Student Skilling Programs for the youth across Odisha. This MOU was exchanged between Shri Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE and Shri Prashant Kishore Mohapatra, Special Secretary, Govt. of Odisha in t…

Odisha Cabinet Approves 11.25% Reservation For SEBC Students In Higher Education

The Odisha State Cabinet has made a landmark decision to introduce 11.25% reservation in admissions for students belonging to Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in state public universities and government-aided higher secondary and higher education institutions. This decision will come into effect from the academic year 2025-26. The move aims to promote access, equity, and inclusion in higher education, increasing the Gross Enrolm…

Odisha Cabinet Approves 11.25% SCBC reservation in Educational Institutions

Bhubaneswar, May 14: In a major step towards social inclusion, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved six key proposals, notably the introduction of 11.25% reservation for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SCBC) in state-run educational institutions and universities.Announcing the decision at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Minister Majhi stated, “Our government has approved 11.25% reservation for SC…