Why Jalandhar matters to the reform argument
Doaba's heavy student emigration reflects lost confidence in domestic recruitment timelines and fairness.
Institutions
- NIT Jalandhar
- Lovely Professional University
- Doaba College
Localities
Model TownUrban EstateBasti Bawa KhelPhagwara road
State policy context · Punjab
Punjab has India's largest SC population share at roughly 32% and operates a first-preference sub-quota for Balmiki and Mazhabi Sikhs, whose validity was upheld by the Supreme Court's 2024 seven-judge ruling permitting sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.
- Punjab PSC
- Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board
- PSEB