The following communities are under the OBC category of Manipur.
1. Badi (Nepali), Damai (Nepali), Gainay (Nepali), Kami (Nepali) and Sarki (Nepali) - [who have been living in Manipur as members of the domiciled community since the 9th July, 1947, and their descendants].
2. Meitei, Meetei (including Meitei Brahmin, Meitei/Meetei Sanamahi and Meitei Rajkumar)
3. Meitei Pangal (Muslim)
4. Teli [who have been domiciled in Manipur for 10 years, and their descendents].