Tag: Muslims in Higher Education

By Jasmine Nehar In an era where the BJP government is making efforts to strip Aligarh Muslim University of its minority status, the latest all-India survey on higher education sheds light on the concerning reality that Muslim students are significantly trailing behind their counterparts in scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward castes (OBC) in terms of higher education participation. This nationwide survey reveals a notable upswing in the enrollment of students from marginalized communities, including SC, ST, and OBC. However, a more detailed analysis of the data brings...