Archive · 23 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Withdraws Minority College Quotas After Court Order

Maharashtra Withdraws Minority College Quotas After Court Order

Imagine schools run by religious groups, like some for a specific religion.

The government wanted to give special spots to students from certain groups in these schools, but the schools said it wasn't fair.

The High Court agreed with the schools.

Now, the government has changed its mind and said it won't make the schools give those special spots.

This means the schools can choose students based on how well they do in tests, without having to give priority to particular groups of people.

The change clears up confusion and makes the rules clear for the schools.

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