CASTE AND CLASS Inequalities in Access to Academic Spaces: Experiences of Students from the Socially Excluded Groups in Higher Education in India

India has viewed equity in higher education as a foundation for inclusive growth. As a result of strong affirmative action policies such as the reservation of seats in higher education institutions, relaxation of admission criteria and financial support, access to higher education has improved for the students from disadvantaged social backgrounds over the years. However, after entering these institutions, equal and non-discriminatory access to opportunities remains limited. The findings from a large-scale, multi-institutional, mixed method study show that higher education institutions are largely under-prepared to respond to diverse learners.

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