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On August 4, 2026, two primary developments related to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) atrocities were reported in national news:
1. DASAM Report on Sanitation Worker Deaths
A report released on August 4, 2026, by the rights group Dalit Adivasi Shakti Adhikar Manch (DASAM) highlighted that at least 66 sanitation workers died between February and July 2026 while cleaning sewers, septic tanks, and sewage treatment plants across India.
- Caste-Based Forced Labor: The report links these incidents to caste-based forced labor and non-enforcement of the prohibition on manual scavenging.
- Misclassification of Cases: DASAM alleged that first information reports (FIRs) in many instances are registered under general negligence or accidental death provisions rather than the Manual Scavenging Act or the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, weakening prosecution and denying families statutory financial compensation.
- Demands: The group called for mandatory registration of FIRs under the SC/ST Act alongside the Manual Scavenging Act, a minimum compensation of ₹30 lakh for families of victims, complete mechanization of sewer cleaning, and independent judicial inquiries.
2. Review of SC/ST Atrocities Cases in Panchkula
On the same day, the Panchkula district administration in Haryana held a District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting to review 18 cases registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Expedited Probes and Monetary Relief: Directives were issued to accelerate police investigations and court trials, ensuring that financial aid is paid out in phases to victims—25% at FIR filing, 50% at charge-sheet submission, and the remaining 25% upon court verdict.
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Punjab’s Dalits power politics with the purse
For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into society’s architecture, much like in other parts of India. Guru Ghar in Chak Hakim village of Phagwara is seen as a symbol of rising social, economic, religious, and political assertiveness of the Dalits, finds Vikas Vasudeva. With Punjab’s Assembly election early next year, all the political parties in the fray are wooing this group that is approximately one-third of the population
Updated - August 02, 2026 09:28 am IST
A view of the Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidass Mandir at Chak Hakim village in Phagwara, Kapurthala district, Punjab. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
Grey monsoon clouds hang low, almost touching the white domes and arched gateways of the Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidass Mandir.
NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026: Round-Wise Category Rules & Seat Matrix
NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026 regulates seat allocation across medical, dental, and AYUSH undergraduate programs (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS) in India. Administered by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), these guidelines ensure equitable distribution of seats in government medical colleges, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
Understanding seat reservation percentages, required central certificate formats, and economic asset limits is essential. A mismatch between state and central category listings or an expired certificate can lead to seat cancellation or automatic conversion of a reserved profile into an Unreserved (UR/General) seat during online document verification.
NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026
Under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in state-run government medical and dental colleges, seats are reserved according to standard Central Government norms. The National Medical Commission (NMC) and MCC apply these category breakdowns across participating institutions.
| NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026 | |||
| Category | Category | Reservation Percentage | Key Eligibility Requirement |
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 15% | Permanent Caste Certificate issued by competent authority |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST | 7.5% | Permanent Tribe Certificate issued by competent authority |
| Other Backward Classes | OBC-NCL | 27% | Candidate must belong to Non-Creamy Layer in the Central OBC list |
| Gen-Economically Weaker Section | GEN-EWS | 10% | Annual family income below ₹8 Lakhs & asset limits |
| Persons with Disabilities | PwD | 5% (Horizontal) | Benchmark disability ≥40% verified by designated MCC board |
Important Note on Deemed Universities: Reservation policies (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) do not apply to 100% seats of Deemed Universities. Deemed University seats are open to all candidates (Unreserved/Management Quota or NRI Quota) based strictly on NEET UG All India Rank (AIR).
Detailed Category Rules & Certificate Guidelines
1. Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) – 27% Quota
Central List Requirement: The candidate's caste must appear in the Central List of Other Backward Classes published by the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). A state-level OBC certificate is not accepted for 15% AIQ counselling.
Non-Creamy Layer Status: Annual family income from all sources must be less than ₹8 Lakhs.
Validity Period: The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2025, adhering strictly to the financial year 2025–26 parameters.
2. General Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) – 10% Quota
Eligibility Criteria: Introduced for General category candidates who do not receive SC, ST, or OBC reservation benefits.
Income & Asset Limits:
Annual gross family income must be under ₹8,00,000.
Family must not own 5 acres of agricultural land or more.
Family must not own a residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or above.
Family must not own a residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities.
Certificate Authority: Issued by a Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or District Magistrate (DM) in the Central format.
3. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – 5% Horizontal Reservation
Horizontal Allocation: 5% horizontal reservation applies within each category (UR-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD, OBC-PwD, EWS-PwD).
Benchmark Disability: Candidates must have a certified benchmark disability of 40% or more as specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act.
Mandatory Assessment: Candidates must undergo physical assessment and obtain a Disability Certificate from one of the 16 MCC-designated Medical Assessment Boards (e.g., VMMCH & Safdarjung Hospital Delhi, IPGMER Kolkata, Madras Medical College Chennai, Grant Medical College Mumbai). Disability notes from local or private hospitals are not valid for MCC admissions.
NEET Counselling Reservation Rules for Institutional Quotas
In addition to 15% AIQ seats, the NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026 covers central institutions:
AIIMS Institutions (100% Seats): Follow the central reservation breakdown: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, and 5% horizontal PwD.
JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal): Seats are split into All India Quota and Puducherry Domicile Quota. Central reservation applies to All India seats, while domicile seats follow state reservation rules.
Central Universities (BHU, AMU, DU):
BHU: 100% seats open to all India candidates with Central reservation applied.
AMU & DU: Internal institutional quotas (for candidates passing qualifying exams from these universities) coexist alongside Central reservation policies.
AFMC Pune: Subject to screening by Armed Forces Medical Services authorities; admissions follow Ministry of Defence norms.
Common Document Errors that Cancel Category Claims in NEET Counselling 2026
Category allotment rejections often stem from formatting and timing errors during document verification:
- Using a State OBC Certificate for AIQ (Must be Central List)
- Expired EWS/OBC-NCL Certificate (Issued before April 1, 2025)
- Mismatch in Name Spelling across Marksheet and Category Paper
- PwD Certificate from Unrecognized Local Doctor (Must be MCC Board)
Submitting State-Format Certificates: A state-issued OBC certificate that is not listed in the Central NCBC index will be invalidated for AIQ counselling.
Expired Certificates: EWS and OBC-NCL certificates are valid for one financial year. Using a certificate issued prior to April 1, 2025 will cause the system to reject the category claim.
Improper Issuing Authority: Certificates must be signed by designated authorities (Tehsildar or higher) with an official seal.
NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026 Key Takeaways
Strict Central Norms: 15% AIQ seats enforce 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, and 5% PwD.
Check Your Certificate Date: Ensure OBC-NCL and EWS papers are issued on or after April 1, 2025 in the Central format.
Official Assessment for PwD: PwD candidates must get certified at one of the 16 MCC-designated medical centers.
No Reservations in Deemed: All Deemed University seats are allotted as Unreserved / Open Merit.
NEET Counselling Reservation Policy 2026 FAQs
Can I use my State OBC certificate for MCC NEET 15% AIQ counselling?
What is the issue date requirement for EWS and OBC-NCL certificates in NEET 2026?
What happens if my category certificate is rejected during online MCC reporting?
Are reservation quotas applicable in Deemed Universities for MBBS admissions?
17 booked over threat to kill Dalits for refusing to dig burial pit in Yadgir district
A Dalit family was intercepted, physically assaulted, caste-abused, and threatened with death, on August 1 in Shakhapur (SH) village
Published - August 03, 2026 03:31 pm IST - YADGIR
Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar informed that an investigation is underway. | Photo Credit: File photo
The Shorapur police in Yadgir district, in Karnataka, have booked 17 individuals after a Dalit family was intercepted, physically assaulted, caste-abused, and threatened with death, on August 1 in Shakhapur (SH) village.
