Affirmative Action in Indian Higher Education

Authors

  • Emon Nandi Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Binay K. Pathak Indira Mahindra School of Education

Keywords:

affirmative action policy, reservation, India

Abstract

In India, the affirmative action policy is commonly known as the reservation policy, which applies to legislature, education, and employment. The reservation policy attempts to mitigate the adverse impact of the historical deprivation faced by India’s socially and economically backward classes. Although it helped some of the marginalized groups to improve their economic conditions by ensuring equal opportunities in higher education, it might fall short in terms of their impact on social integration.

Author Biographies

Emon Nandi, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Emon Nandi is assistant professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.

Binay K. Pathak, Indira Mahindra School of Education

Binay K. Pathak is assistant professor at the Indira Mahindra School of Education, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India.

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Published

2024-02-25

How to Cite

Nandi, E., & Pathak, B. (2024). Affirmative Action in Indian Higher Education. International Higher Education, (117), 18–19. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/17515

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