Odisha Govt Hikes ST SC SEBC Reservation in Professional Courses 2026 | Notification 12595
RESERVATION HIKE FOR ST, SC & SEBC IN PROFESSIONAL COURSES
ST Reservation
(Up from 12%)
SC Reservation
(Up from 8%)
SEBC / OBC
(Newly Introduced)
Applicability & Scope
The revised reservation quotas apply to the following professional courses and institutions across Odisha:
Courses Covered:
Institutions Covered:
- All State Universities
- Government Engineering Colleges
- Government Medical Colleges
- Affiliated / Constituent Institutions
Key Points
- ST Quota Hike: Scheduled Tribe reservation increased significantly from 12% to 22.5% in professional courses.
- SC Quota Hike: Scheduled Caste reservation raised from 8% to 16.25%.
- New SEBC Quota: A fresh reservation of 11.25% introduced for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC / OBC).
- Academic Session: The revised framework is effective from the 2026-27 academic session onwards.
- Wide Coverage: Applies to all high-demand professional courses including engineering, medicine, law, ITIs, and polytechnics.
- Institutional Scope: Covers all state universities, government colleges, and their affiliated or constituent institutions.
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