Understanding Class Composition in Relation to Government Norms

In educational institutions, particularly those of higher learning such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), class composition is crucial for ensuring diversity and inclusion. Government regulations mandate specific reservations for various categories to promote equal opportunities for all segments of society. This blog post dives into the class composition of the PGP (Post Graduate Program) and FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management) courses, comparing them with the government-mandated norms.

Government Reservation Norms

As per the Government of India requirements:

• • 27% of seats are reserved for NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes).

• • 15% of seats are reserved for SC (Scheduled Castes).

• • 7.5% of seats are reserved for ST (Scheduled Tribes).

• • 5% of seats are reserved for PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities).

• • Up to 10% of seats can be reserved for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections).

These norms are designed to ensure that students from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged sections of society have access to quality education.

Class Composition: PGP and FABM

Let’s take a closer look at the class composition for the PGP and FABM courses at an IIM. We have a table that outlines the number of students in each category, their percentage, and how these figures compare with government norms.

From the table, it’s evident that the general category (GEN) constitutes a significant portion of the class. However, when compared with government norms, there are discrepancies in some categories, such as the underrepresentation of EWS and PwD in both courses.

Visual Representation