The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the UGC’s new “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations,” citing vague language and misuse risks. Alongside this, questions have gained momentum over whether these regulations have any impact on the reservation system, or could potentially affect it in the future. What Are the New UGC Regulations? In some cases, student suicides have raised serious questions about the sensitivity and accountability of the entire higher education system. It's crucial to clarify that these new UGC regulations do not alter the reservation system, nor are they intended to amend the reservation policy.