This book illuminates the experiences of a set of students and faculty who are members of the Dalit caste - commonly known as the 'untouchables' - who are relatively 'successful' in that they attend or are academics at a prestigious university.

Samson K. Ovichegan is a Research Associate at Goldsmiths, University of London.

1.Introduction 2.Critical Exploration of the Quota System Policy and Related Social Justice Issues 3.Faculty Voices: Quota, Caste and Discrimination 4.Students' Perceptions and Experiences of the Quota Policy 5.Being a 'Female Dalit' Student 6.Positioning Caste Relations and the Quota Policy: A Critical Analysis 7.Conclusion