Maharashtra private varsities likely introduce quota sytsem

Updated on: Monday, April 02, 2012

A quota for socially and economically backward classes in proposed private universities in the state may be introduced by the Maharashtra government.
 
The Maharashtra Self Financed Universities (Establishment and Regulation) bill was passed by the legislature last year.
   
Governor K Sankaranarayanan is yet to give assent to the legislation, as it is facing opposition from several quarters, including the ruling Congress and NCP members, for not making provision for reservations.
   
"The quota will be 25 per cent for students, and will not apply to staff," sources told.
 
Sources said, the bill will be sent back to the cabinet for a  revision and will be reintroduced in the legislature.

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