A large group of students from colleges across Delhi protested outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters on Tuesday. They opposed the new Equity Regulations issued by UGC on January 13, which they fear will cause chaos on campuses. Around 100 students braved rain and heavy barricades to take part. The students submitted a list of demands to the UGC, including a full rollback of the new rules. Alokit Tripathi, a Delhi University PhD student, said, "UGC officials received our submission. They agreed to discuss a few points from our list of demands." Tripathi added, "The UGC officials said they will consider our demand to appoint one member from the general community in the Equity Squad. They assured us a solution will come within 15 days, before February 12. Lastly, they said the identity of the accuser will not be kept private to discourage false complaints." Protesters called for unity against what they termed "UGC discrimination." The new rules aim to prevent caste-based discrimination by making universities set up committees, helplines, and monitoring teams. But general category students say the rules shift the burden of proof to the accused and lack safeguards for the wrongly accused. Tripathi described the regulations as "draconian," claiming they create constant surveillance on campuses with the Equity Squads. Harsh Pandey, a student from Sri Venkateswara College, said, "We demand complete rollback as these rules lead to reverse discrimination and could criminalise innocent students." Meanwhile, the All India Students’ Association (AISA), a left-leaning student group, supported the UGC regulations. AISA said including OBCs in equity protection is positive but noted low and vague representation of SC, ST, OBC, and women in committees. They also raised concerns about broad definitions of discrimination without specifics. The Equity Regulations have sparked debate nationwide. The government argues these rules promote fairness and accountability. However, many fear they may deepen social divides and cause new problems on campuses.