Odisha Govt Hikes ST SC SEBC Reservation in Professional Courses 2026 | Notification 12595
RESERVATION HIKE FOR ST, SC & SEBC IN PROFESSIONAL COURSES
ST&SC Development, M&BCW Dept. – Notification No. 12595 Dated 02.06.2026
Reference
Notfn. No. 12595
Department
ST&SC Dev.,M&BCW
Effective From
Academic Session 2026-27
Status
Mandatory
ST Reservation
22.5%
(Up from 12%)
(Up from 12%)
SC Reservation
16.25%
(Up from 8%)
(Up from 8%)
SEBC / OBC
11.25%
(Newly Introduced)
(Newly Introduced)
Applicability & Scope
The revised reservation quotas apply to the following professional courses and institutions across Odisha:
Courses Covered:
Engineering
Medicine
Dental Sciences
Nursing
Pharmacy
Agriculture
Management
Law
ITIs
Polytechnics
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new ST reservation percentage?
The ST reservation has been increased from 12% to 22.5% for professional courses from the 2026-27 academic session.
Which courses are covered under this notification?
The notification covers Engineering, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Management, Law, ITIs, and Polytechnics.
Is there a new quota for SEBC / OBC?
Yes. A new reservation quota of 11.25% has been introduced for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC / OBC).
When does this reservation policy become effective?
The revised reservation framework is effective from the 2026-27 academic session.
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