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Education
Madhya Pradesh High Court division bench reinstates 14% OBC quota in colleges and government jobs
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM
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A division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has restored the 14% reservation for Other Backward Classes in state higher‑education institutions and public‑service posts.
The division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order that reinstates the 14% reservation for Other Backward Classes across the state's higher‑education institutions and public‑service positions. The judgment overturns the earlier suspension of the quota, ensuring that the reservation is once again applicable to admissions and recruitments.
Under the restored policy, students belonging to OBC categories will be eligible for the designated seats in universities, colleges and technical institutes throughout Madhya Pradesh. Similarly, the quota will apply to appointments in state government services, affecting a wide range of job categories.
The court directed the relevant authorities to implement the decision without delay, and to update admission lists and recruitment notifications accordingly. Officials are expected to issue detailed guidelines to ensure smooth compliance with the restored reservation framework.
Stakeholders, including educational institutions and government departments, have been advised to coordinate closely to avoid disruptions in the upcoming academic and recruitment cycles.
Under the restored policy, students belonging to OBC categories will be eligible for the designated seats in universities, colleges and technical institutes throughout Madhya Pradesh. Similarly, the quota will apply to appointments in state government services, affecting a wide range of job categories.
The court directed the relevant authorities to implement the decision without delay, and to update admission lists and recruitment notifications accordingly. Officials are expected to issue detailed guidelines to ensure smooth compliance with the restored reservation framework.
Stakeholders, including educational institutions and government departments, have been advised to coordinate closely to avoid disruptions in the upcoming academic and recruitment cycles.