Maharashtra Governor signs SEBC Reservation Ordinance

The Governor of Maharashtra CH. Vidyasagar Rao today signed the Maharashtra State Reservation (of seats for admission in educational institutions in the State and for appointments in the public services and posts under the State) for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2019.

The Ordinance was issued by the Governor on the basis of the advice given by the State Government to provide the benefit of reservations in admissions to SEBC classes in Medical and Dental under-graduate and post graduate courses.

There shall now be reservations in favour of the candidates belonging to SEBC classes from the educational year 2019 – 20 and also for admissions to other educational courses including under-graduate courses requiring the passing of the NEET or any other National Entrance Test.