In India, OBC (Other Backward Classes) is a collective term used by the government to classify castes that are educationally and socially disadvantaged. The OBC category is divided into two groups: the creamy layer and the non-creamy layer. The main differences between the two are:

• Creamy Layer: Members of the OBC who fall in the creamy layer are not eligible for the benefits of reservation. The creamy layer is a category of OBC where the members are wealthier and more privileged than other members belonging to OBC. The income limit for the creamy layer is above 8 lakhs per annum.

• Non-Creamy Layer: Members of the OBC who fall in the non-creamy layer are eligible for the benefits of reservation. The non-creamy layer refers to those people whose family income is less than 8 lakhs annually. The income limit for the non-creamy layer is below 8 lakhs per annum[[6]](https://lawrato.com/documentation-legal-advice/what-...