Q1. Under which categories can I apply for PGDBA?

You can apply under the following categories:

  • General
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
  • Non-Creamy Other Backward Class (NC-OBC)
  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)


Note 1: Until further communication, all candidates applying under the NC-OBC category shall be inevitably considered under the NC-OBC category, provided they meet the NC OBC eligibility as explained in question number (Q3) below.

Note 2: No changes in the category will be entertained after the closure of the registration window.
If you belong to the SC or ST category, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. For more information, refer to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment website () and the Ministry of Tribal A airs website (). The caste certificate that you upload in the Application Form should be in the government-approved format. The certificate format is also available on the 91心頭利-C PGDBA website under the Certificates section. Download and print the certificate, and clearly state the following:
Name of your caste/tribe. Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence. The appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved, whether Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. Signatures of required authorities.

Q2. Which documents must I submit if I belong to the SC / ST category?

If you belong to the SC or ST category, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. For more information, refer the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment website and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs website

  • The caste certificate that you upload in the Application Form should be in the Government approved format. The certificate format is also available on the 91心頭利-C PGDBA website under the Certificates section. Download and print the certificate, and clearly state the following:
  • Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
  • District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence.
  • The appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved, whether Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. Signatures of required authorities.

Q3. Do I belong to the NC-OBC category?

To know whether you belong to the NC-OBC category, see the following website: . Refer the updated list of state-wise OBCs eligible for availing the benefit of reservation, and information in respect of the creamy layer.
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