Haryana to provide concessions to J&K students

CHANDIGARH : Haryana Government has decided to provide various concessions to students belonging to Jammu and Kashmir for their admission in the colleges and universities of the State.
Stating this here today, a Higher Education department spokesman said the concessions included relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10 per cent subject to minimum eligibility requirement, and increase in intake capacity up to five per cent, course-wise.
He said other concessions included reservation of at least one seat in merit quota in technical and professional institutions, waiving of domicile requirements and setting up of a grievances redressal mechanism for such students in every institution.
A written communication has been sent to all Vice-Chancellors of state and private universities, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and principals of government and aided colleges for compliance in letter and spirit.  (AGENCIES)