Centre Mulls Committee to Review UGC Equity Rules, Tells Supreme Court

The <b>Union Ministry of Education</b> informed the <b>Supreme Court</b> that it is contemplating the formation of a committee to review the <b>University Grants Commission’s (UGC)</b> newly issued equity rules. The rules, aimed at enhancing representation of socially and economically disadvantaged groups in higher‑education institutions, have been challenged in a petition alleging violation of merit‑based admission norms. The Centre said the committee would examine the legal and policy aspects before any amendment, and its recommendations would be placed before the Court. No immediate decision on the rules was announced, and the matter remains pending before the bench, which scheduled further hearing next week.