PaRCha - JNU - AISA material - 2009 ID-22836
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first filled. Subsequently, the marks scored in the entrance examination by the last general category student selected is declared as the "cut-off" for the general category. OBC students are then given a relaxation of 10 marks from the mark of the last general category student. For example, if in a particular stream, if there are 10 general category seats and the 10th student gets 67 marks in the entrance test, OBC students scoring below 57 marks will not be admitted by JNU. The entire OBC quota of 27% thus has to be filled within this 10 marks margin (i.e. 57-67). .
This is a clear violation of the MHRD directives on at least three counts: .
1. .
In JNU, cut-off marks are not decided "well in advance". .
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It is fluctuating from discipline to discipline and year to year based on the empirical performance of different batches of general category students rather than on the university's own standards of education. .
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3. .
It is unfairly tying the fate of OBC candidates to the fluctuating performance of general category students rather than the university's own standards of education. .
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As a result of these violations of the MHRD directives, the pool of eligible OBC candidates available for admission is drastically reduced. The result is that OBC quota in JNU is going unfulfilled on a large scale on the plea that there are "no eligible candidates". .
This faulty interpretation of the term "cut-off" and the consequent pretext of "non-availability" of "eligible" OBC candidates demands an immediate course correction. Or else, this very important provision of social justice will remain a mockery even in an institution like JNU which is known for its social commitments. .
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The Correct Method .
The Supreme Court specifies that a maximum relaxation upto 10 marks from the general category cut-off be given to the OBC candidates so as to fulfill 27% reservation. In JNU, there already exists the rule that 40 (out of 100) is the last mark below which no general category student will be admitted. That is, 40 is the general category qualifying mark for admission in JNU. Also, the existing qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates is 30. .
We are of the opinion that: relaxation of maximum of 10 marks for OBC students, as stipulated by Hon'ble Supreme Court, must start from 40-the qualifying marks for the General Category-and relaxation should go down to maximum of 10 marks till 27% OBC seats are filled. It is possible that all the seats may get filled even before the 10 marks limit is reached. This method will satisfy both the concerns of the Supreme Court and the MHRD directives. There is no question of compromise with quality, as JNU is already ready in principle to admit students from General Category even at 40 marks if seats are available. .
So, it is imperative that JNU stops the misinterpretation of the concept of general category cut-off and implements the correct procedure. It is only with such a procedure can 27% OBC seats can be filled and that should be the objective of the admission process which is sensitive to take care of the concerns of social justice. Clarificatory instructions should be issued to all concerned institutions including JNU to correct their admissions process and ensure 27% OBC reservation. .
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PaRCha - JNU - AISA material - 2009 ID-22836
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first filled. Subsequently, the marks scored in the entrance examination by the last general category student selected is declared as the "cut-off" for the general category. OBC students are then given a relaxation of 10 marks from the mark of the last general category student. For example, if in a particular stream, if there are 10 general category seats and the 10th student gets 67 marks in the entrance test, OBC students scoring below 57 marks will not be admitted by JNU. The entire OBC quota of 27% thus has to be filled within this 10 marks margin (i.e. 57-67). .
This is a clear violation of the MHRD directives on at least three counts: .
1. .
In JNU, cut-off marks are not decided "well in advance". .
.
2. .
It is fluctuating from discipline to discipline and year to year based on the empirical performance of different batches of general category students rather than on the university's own standards of education. .
.
3. .
It is unfairly tying the fate of OBC candidates to the fluctuating performance of general category students rather than the university's own standards of education. .
.
.
As a result of these violations of the MHRD directives, the pool of eligible OBC candidates available for admission is drastically reduced. The result is that OBC quota in JNU is going unfulfilled on a large scale on the plea that there are "no eligible candidates". .
This faulty interpretation of the term "cut-off" and the consequent pretext of "non-availability" of "eligible" OBC candidates demands an immediate course correction. Or else, this very important provision of social justice will remain a mockery even in an institution like JNU which is known for its social commitments. .
.
The Correct Method .
The Supreme Court specifies that a maximum relaxation upto 10 marks from the general category cut-off be given to the OBC candidates so as to fulfill 27% reservation. In JNU, there already exists the rule that 40 (out of 100) is the last mark below which no general category student will be admitted. That is, 40 is the general category qualifying mark for admission in JNU. Also, the existing qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates is 30. .
We are of the opinion that: relaxation of maximum of 10 marks for OBC students, as stipulated by Hon'ble Supreme Court, must start from 40-the qualifying marks for the General Category-and relaxation should go down to maximum of 10 marks till 27% OBC seats are filled. It is possible that all the seats may get filled even before the 10 marks limit is reached. This method will satisfy both the concerns of the Supreme Court and the MHRD directives. There is no question of compromise with quality, as JNU is already ready in principle to admit students from General Category even at 40 marks if seats are available. .
So, it is imperative that JNU stops the misinterpretation of the concept of general category cut-off and implements the correct procedure. It is only with such a procedure can 27% OBC seats can be filled and that should be the objective of the admission process which is sensitive to take care of the concerns of social justice. Clarificatory instructions should be issued to all concerned institutions including JNU to correct their admissions process and ensure 27% OBC reservation. .
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