UGC rules explained: What are the new regulations that triggered protests and what has the Supreme Court said? All FAQs answered

2026 UGC rules: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified new equity rules in January to stop caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities. But the rules have led to massive protests by general category students who argue that the new UGC equity rules might lead to chaos on the campuses. The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the new UGC regulations in a big setback to Centre.