OMSA J&K
Open Merit Students Association
Open Merit Students Association
We advocate for equal opportunities and fair policies for all students
Join Our MovementThe Open Merit Students Association – Jammu & Kashmir (OMSA JK) was born out of a growing need to raise a voice for thousands of deserving students who were being left behind by an unfair reservation system.
In 2024, the government of Jammu and Kashmir revised its reservation policy, reducing the open merit quota from just 33%, while increasing reserved seats for various categories. This decision deeply affected students who relied purely on merit for jobs and admissions
OMSA JK emerged as the organized voice behind this movement. We are not against reservation, but we stand for a system that respects merit while supporting those who truly need help. We believe no hardworking student should be pushed aside because of unfair policies.
We have continued our work through:
Today, OMSA JK is more than a movement — it is a mission to protect the rights of open merit students and ensure equal opportunity, justice, and dignity for all.
A Jammu & Kashmir where opportunities are earned through merit and hard work, not predetermined by quotas.
To advocate for rational reservation policies that don't compromise on merit while ensuring equal access to education and employment.
OMSA J&K had a detailed discussion with the members and presented the case of open merit students with clarity and depth.
Read MoreWe're actively engaging with policymakers to amend the current reservation system, ensuring it doesn't disadvantage meritorious students from the general category.
Support This CampaignSeries of peaceful demonstrations across J&K that successfully brought government attention to the plight of open merit students.
Our petition demanding proportional reservation based on current population demographics has gathered over 50,000 signatures.
Sign the Petition
Spreading awareness for a fair and equal reservation system for all students.
