Is Jain come under OBC?

No, jain are not OBC. They are considered minority. Being a minority you do not get reservation but you are allowed to preach your religion at schools set up by you.

Is there any Jain quota in IPU?

No, there is no Jain quota in GGSIPU. There is SC, ST, Def, PH and OBC quota.

What is the use of minority certificate?

Minority certificate is an important document for people who belong to minority community and admission with fees concession. Minorities in different cities Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddha and Parsi .

Is Jain a scheduled caste?

Jainism does not follow or believe in Caste System. Anyone who believes in principle of Jainism can Follow it. Jainism is considered as a minority group in India but they are not entitled with reservation. Therefore, their cutoff is same as a General category student for any entrance exam.

What castes are Jains?

Jains are the only religious group in India where a majority say they are members of a higher General Category caste. Most Indians (68\%) are members of lower castes (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backwards Classes), compared with 20\% of Jains who identify with these communities.

Is there any Jain minority quota in DU?

No there isn’t. Minority reservation is available only in a minority institution. Since Delhi University does not have any Jain minority college, they do not get any reservation.

What does minority status accorded to Jain community mean for students?

The minority status accorded to Jain community by the Union government is expected to benefit a number of students who come from economically weaker sections, especially in rural areas in the State.

What are the benefits of minority status for Jains in Karnataka?

“One of the biggest benefits from the minority status will be in the education sector both for students as well institutions run by Jains. Students from our community will now have access to a number of Central scholarships, which were hitherto not available to us,” said Jitendra Jain, president of Karnataka Jain Association.

Are Jain students eligible for scholarship?

Now, Jain students whose family’s annual income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh are eligible for scholarship given by the State government, which recognises Jains as minority community. But with national minority status accorded by Union government, this limit goes up to Rs. 4.5 lakh, under Centrally-sponsored scholarships.

Are there any minority-run colleges in Bangalore?

Though minority institutions benefit community students, there are, however, only two engineering colleges — one in Shravanabelogola and the other in Bangalore, while a medical college is yet to be established. Besides in Bangalore, educational institutions are run by Jains in Belgaum and Hassan districts.