Apart from the 528 rejected applications, more than 1,400 SC/ST students have seen a change of category because of not getting a caste validity certificate
Niraj Pandit is an Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He focuses on various aspects of education, including public education, school administration, educational policy, and higher education, while also covering regional interests and world news, particularly in Latin America. Niraj's work has been featured in Hindustan Times, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, Hindustan Times Syndication, and MSN.










