UGC equity rules under review: Centre tells SC it will form committee amid concerns over unequal student protection

The Centre on Thursday (Nov 5) told the Supreme Court that it is considering constituting a committee to review the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) controversial 2026 regulations on promoting equity in higher education institutions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, informed a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that the government was contemplating setting up a committee to examine the concerns raise

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