Other backward classes include those who are socially and educationally backward classes; it was not based on caste alone.

OBCs are neither the part of forward castes no of the Dalits. It is a much more diverse group than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Therefore, the following differences can be highlighted between OBC and Scheduled castes –

a) OBCs or not any particular group like SC and ST but they are individuals from almost all communities having standard of living below poverty line or who are backward in any sense.

b) OBCs have been recognised since early 1990s whereas SC & ST have been recognised by Government of India Act 1935 during colonial period of India.

c) Reservation for OBC is different than that for SC and ST