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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Draft engineering matrix for 2025 sees drop in available seats in Karnataka
Bengaluru: With at least eight colleges yet to get their seats approved by the regulatory authorities, the draft seat matrix for engineering for 2025-26 has seen a drop of at least 2,616 CET seats. As per the draft matrix released by the higher education department Friday, there are 1,35,969 engineering seats available in the state. Of these, 64,047 will be filled through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling. In the final seat matrix of last year, there were a little over 1.4 lakh seats available and 66,663 seats to be filled through CET quota. "The decrease is because some of the institutions asked for closure and reduction of some courses. While we have a few proposals regarding an increase, they are still under consideration. The delay is on account of late approval from AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), which we'll update in the final draft," said KG Jagadeesha, secretary to higher education. Around 120 colleges applied for changes. "While those for closure were immediately approved, those seeking an increase need further scrutiny from our side to ensure that the criteria are met," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo While 145 private colleges were counted last year, this time only 141 are present in the matrix currently. Similarly, two more aided colleges, one govt college, and one private unaided minority college are missing from the matrix at present. There are 133 different engineering streams that are up for grabs. A large majority of these are computer science and allied programmes. In mechanical engineering, there are 4,493 seats, down from 4,844 last year. In civil engineering, there are 4,149 CET seats, as against 4,533 last time. "The increase in computer science seats seems to have stabilised this year. Last year, there was a rampant increase in CS and allied programmes. Some colleges increased it by even 1,000 seats. That trend is missing this time," said a college principal. The state govt is also looking to maintain a limit on increase of CS seats. "It's too late to take any decision on it for this year. But we'll consider bringing some regulations on this from next year," said higher education minister MC Sudhakar. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Flyover planned inside BU campus to ease traffic, ensure safety
Jnanabharathi campus We are considering a flyover inside campus to avoid inconveniencing students and public; banning vehicles isn't feasible Dr MC Sudhakar flyover proposal The state government is considering the construction of a dedicated flyover inside the Bangalore Universityto streamline traffic and ensure student safety by segregating public vehicles from internal campus across 1,200 acres, the Jnanabharathi campus has four major entry points, with the main gate linking Mysuru Road to Ullal Road. The Department of Higher Education has proposed a 2-kilometre-long flyover connecting these two roads. The aim is to facilitate smoother access for commuters while minimizing disruptions to academic life on to officials, the campus houses 54 departments and hosts thousands of students, many of whom reside in nearby hostels. The daily movement of public vehicles particularly during peak hours has led to increased air and noise pollution, traffic congestion, and a noticeable decline in the overall learning environment. A sharp rise in accidents has also raised alarms, including a tragic incident where a university student lost their life after being hit by a BMTC these concerns into account, the government has identified the flyover as a viable long-term solution. The Higher Education Department is currently in the process of preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR), which will outline the technical and financial aspects of the project. Once the DPR is complete, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will evaluate the cost and feasibility. Given the proposed length, officials expect the budget to be response to the fatal accident, the university had initially shut down operations for a brief period. Although public protests led to the reopening of campus gates during the day, night-time restrictions remain in place. Despite these measures, students have reported ongoing disturbances caused by public vehicles using the campus roads as a shortcut, especially the route connecting Mysuru Road to Ullal Main Road. Complaints include noise disruption, illegal parking, and interference with classes. Students have been urging the administration to ban public vehicles inside the campus entirely. Many have pointed out that unlike other large university campuses in India, Jnanabharathi remains unusually accessible to external these concerns, Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar said the government is seriously considering the. Vice-Chancellor Dr SM Jayakar added that while a complete vehicle ban isn't practical, the flyover would significantly ease congestion, improve safety, and help restore a conducive academic environment without cutting off public connectivity.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City Briefs: Rs. 2600 crore loan for technical education
Asian Development Bank In order to bolster technical education in the state, the government has approved a loan of Rs 2600 crore from the(ADB), said Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar. He added that officials from Asian Development Bank have already visited various technical institutions in the state for assessments, and the loan disbursement is expected to take place soon. The financial support is aimed at strengthening polytechnic and other technical colleges in Karnataka. Additionally, the minister informed that the committee led by Sukhadeo Thorat, tasked with formulating a new education policy for the state, has completed its work. The report is expected to be submitted to the Chief Minister in the second week of June, paving the way for the implementation of a new state education state government has issued an official order hiring 4,689 guest lecturers for government Pre-University (PU) colleges across Karnataka for the academic year 2025– Department of Pre-University Education had earlier submitted a proposal to the government requesting permission to hire 5,752 guest lecturers to address the shortage of teaching staff in PU colleges. The proposal also sought the release of funds to pay honoraria for these guest faculty members. After a detailed review of available records and subject-wise vacancies, the government has approved the hiring of 4,689 guest lecturers to fill posts across various disciplines. This decision has been formally communicated through an order issued by the Under Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department has ordered that certain food safety officers be relieved of their current duties and sent back to their parent department due to a lack of prescribed qualifications. According to recruitment rules laid down by the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, Food Safety Officers must hold specific educational credentials. A recent review, however, revealed that several officers currently serving in the role do not meet these academic standards. This raises serious concerns, especially since Food Safety Officers are responsible for filing cases in court related to unsafe or substandard absence of technically qualified personnel may jeopardise legal proceedings and weaken the enforcement of food safety laws. In response, the department issued a directive signed by the Under Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department stating that retaining under-qualified officers could hinder effective prosecution. The order mandates their immediate withdrawal, underlining the importance of compliance with regulatory norms for safeguarding public a major crackdown, the Women's Protection Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, raided a warehouse on Kanakapura Main Road under Talaghattapura Police limits on May 31, 2025. Acting on a tip-off, the team seized banned tobacco and nicotine products worth `61.82 lakh. Two individuals were arrested, and a cargo truck used for transporting the items was also seized. The haul included 701 packets of tobacco, 155 bags of Ganesh 60 SGT-1 tobacco boxes, 160 Cool Lip sachets, and Swagath Pan Masala. The accused admitted to illegally possessing and selling the products. Further investigation is underway.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Karnataka's NEP alternative: Thorat panel to submit report by mid-June after multiple delays
After several missed deadlines, the Sukhdev Thorat-led Karnataka state education policy committee is set to submit its final report in the second week of June. Constituted in October 2023 as part of the Congress government's pre-poll promise to replace the National Education Policy (NEP), the committee was initially expected to submit its report by February 2024. The deadline was then pushed to May 2024, with an interim report submitted in the meantime. The panel later sought a six-month extension, and the final deadline was extended to May 31, 2025. Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar on Monday confirmed that the committee will submit the report to the chief minister soon. He was speaking at the launch of a quarterly magazine published by the Karnataka State Higher Education Council. In October 2023, the Karnataka government, led by the Congress, established a 15-member State Education Policy Commission under the chairmanship of Prof Sukhdev Thorat, former University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, to draft a new education policy to replace NEP 2020. The commission includes prominent educationists and experts like Prof Yogendra Yadav, Sonam Wangchuk, and Dr Sudhir Krishnaswamy. The Congress-led government announced its intent to withdraw NEP 2020, citing concerns over its hasty implementation, lack of state consultation, and infrastructural challenges. Karnataka, notably the first state to adopt NEP 2020 in 2021 under the BJP government, decided to revert to a state-specific policy to prioritise equity, accessibility, and constitutional values. Based on the SEP Commission's interim report, the Karnataka government scrapped the NEP's four-year undergraduate degree program and reverted to a three-year degree structure for the 2024-25 academic year. This change was driven by concerns over infrastructure, faculty shortages, and reduced access to education for disadvantaged groups due to the extended duration. Meanwhile, Sudhakar also announced that the government had secured approval to borrow Rs 2,600 crore from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen technical education in the state. A team from the bank is expected to visit Karnataka later this month to review the proposal.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Rs 2,600 crore ADB loan to boost tech education
BENGALURU: In a major push to strengthen technical education in Karnataka, the state government has secured a Rs 2,600-crore loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB). The loan will be used to upgrade polytechnic and engineering colleges and promote industry-relevant and skill-based learning, according to Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar. He revealed this here on Monday during the launch of a quarterly magazine, 'Karnataka Unnata Shikshana' (Karnataka Higher Education), brought out by the Higher Education Department to provide updates and information on the higher education sector in the state. The magazine was officially released by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence.
