JNU council junks anti-quota move

New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University's academic council on Friday rejected a proposal by a standing committee to do away with OBC relaxation in the entrances for MPhil and PhD courses, and reduction in concession to female and transgender candidates.
An academic council meeting on May 10 was adjourned after vice-chancellor Jagadesh Kumar walked out due to ruckus between students, teachers and the administration over the February 9 incident.The varsity recorded the proceedings of the meeting.
Last month, the standing committee decided to do away with relaxation given to OBC candidates in entrance exams for MPhil and PhD courses from the coming academic session, but said they will be entitled to a concession of five marks in the eligibility criteria. The panel had also recommended reduction in compulsory grace marks (deprivation points) given to women and transgender candidates.
The students demanded the relaxation be extended to OBC students at both the levels, and the deprivation points for girls and transgenders remain as per the policy. The academic council turned down both the proposals.