Hii,

No, the castes of 2A and 3AG are not interchangeable. Karnataka uses these two distinct categories for job and education reservations.

Many backward castes, such as Kuruba and Ediga, are included in 2A.
Under the 3A group, 3AG comprises particular castes, typically Gowda (like Vokkaliga) and related communities.

Despite belonging to different caste groups and lists, they both receive reservation benefits. Thus, 2A ≠ 3AG.

Hello there,

No, 2A and 3AG castes are not the same . They belong to different reservation categories in Karnataka.

• 2A Category : Includes castes such as Kuruba, Idiga, and other backward castes listed under Category 2A in Karnataka's OBC list.

• 3A Category : Includes Vokkaliga and related communities.

• 3AG : The "G" usually indicates the general merit subcategory within the 3A category (used in some state-level counseling processes).

Each category has different reservation benefits and cutoff ranks in admissions and government jobs. Always check your caste certificate and the official reservation list for accurate classification.

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