Section 4 of The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006
Act not to apply in certain cases.
The provisions of section 3 of this Act shall not apply to-- 1* * * * *
- (b)the institutions of excellence, research institutions, institutions of national and strategic importance specified in the Schedule to this Act: Provided that the Central Government may, as and when considered necessary, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule;
- (c)a Minority Educational Institution as defined in this Act;
- (d)a course or programme at high levels of specialisation, including at the post-doctoral level, within any branch of study or faculty, which the Central Government may, in consultation with the appropriate authority, specify.
Summary
- It exempts specific institutions of excellence, research institutions, and strategic importance listed in the Schedule from the reservation rules of Section 3.
- It allows the Central Government to update the list of exempt institutions in the Schedule by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
- It exempts all Minority Educational Institutions from the reservation rules.
- It allows high-level specialisation courses, such as post-doctoral programmes, to be exempted by the Central Government after consulting the appropriate authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How can the Central Government change the list of exempt institutions of excellence?
The Central Government can amend the Schedule by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
2. Are post-doctoral programmes automatically exempt from reservations?
They can be exempt if they are high levels of specialisation and are specified by the Central Government in consultation with the appropriate authority.
3. Which section of the Act contains the reservation rules that do not apply to these exempt cases?
The reservation rules are contained in Section 3 of the Act.
Test yourself
1.Which of the following is NOT a category of institution exempt under Section 4?
2.Who can amend the Schedule of exempt institutions?
3.Under Section 4, which courses can be exempted due to their high level of specialisation?
4.With whom must the Central Government consult before exempting a highly specialised course?
5.Which specific section's provisions do NOT apply to the cases listed in Section 4?