September 13, 2026

Section 32 – RPWD Act: Reservation in Higher Educational Institutions

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 32. Reservation in higher educational institutions

(1) All Government institutions of higher education and other higher education institutions receiving aid from the Government shall reserve not less than five per cent. seats for persons with benchmark disabilities.

(2) The persons with benchmark disabilities shall be given an upper age relaxation of five years for admission in institutions of higher education.