Yes, you are eligible for OBC-NCL certificate.

**All Muslims of Karnataka are OBCs.** You are eligible to apply for an OBC-NCL certificate if your family income is within the limit.

**What you can do:** -

1. **Go to the Tahsildar Office:**

Visit the Tahsildar in your place and enquire about getting the OBC-NCL certificate. Provide them with your condition along with what documents you possess.

2. Documents to be submitted:

- Aadhaar Card

- PAN Card

- Income Certificate

- Caste Certificate

- Address Proof

- Passport-size Photographs

3. Income Eligibility:

- Ensure that your family income will come under the limit set by the OBC NCL category. The government might change the limit as of now, so you might have to refer to the official authorities.

4. Supporting documents:

Attach all other relevant documents like your parents' income tax returns or salary slips, if any.

**Important Notice**

This procedure and list of documents may vary to some extent in every district. Keep sending follow-up requests patiently to the concerned authorities. If you are facing some problems, you may contact a legal professional or social welfare organization for assistance.

Follow all of these steps and provide the documents requested, and you should be able to get that OBC-NCL certificate and then the benefits that go along with it.

Hello Noor,

In Karnataka, certain Muslim communities are recognized under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories for reservation purposes. Historically, Muslims were classified under Category 2B, which provided them with a 4% reservation. However, in March 2023, the Karnataka government removed Muslims from the 2B category and reallocated them to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. This decision was later reversed in April 2024, reinstating Muslims into the OBC categories. Specifically, 17 Muslim communities were placed in Category 1, and 19 in Category 2A.

Given your family's annual income is below Rs.8 lakh, you would qualify for the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status within the OBC category. To obtain the OBC NCL certificate, you should approach your local Tahsildar's office with the necessary documentation, including proof of community and income. If the Tahsildar is uncertain about issuing the certificate, you can provide official government notifications or orders that list your specific Muslim community under the OBC categories. This documentation can help clarify your eligibility and facilitate the issuance of the OBC NCL certificate.

For more details you can check out an article by Careers360 whose link is given below:

Link: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-reservation-criteria

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.