Hello! I recently got admission to a well-known college and they promised hostel allocation based on merit. Their prospectus mentioned giving priority to students from outside Mumbai and its suburbs (like Virar, Titwala, Ambernath and Panvel). I topped the merit list and am from Uttar Pradesh, but they gave the hostel seat to a girl from Assam who ranked lower. How do I proceed with this situation?

The college’s hostel allocation policy appears to discriminate against students from certain regions, which violates the principle of equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution. You can file a complaint with the college administration and, if the issue persists, approach the National Commission for Minorities or the National Human Rights Commission, highlighting the discriminatory policy and its impact on you.