The Karnataka government has introduced a major change in the admission and fee system for engineering colleges, effective from the 2025 academic year. This new policy aims to make education more affordable and transparent for students across the state.
Key Features of the New Policy
- 50% fee reduction for engineering streams with low student demand, encouraging enrollment in less popular branches.
- Stricter rules on quota allocations to ensure fairness and transparency throughout the admission process.
- Mandatory prompt reporting of vacant seats by colleges to enable better management and real-time updates on seat availability.
Benefits of the Reform
These reforms are designed to:
- Balance the distribution of students among all engineering disciplines.
- Streamline the engineering admission process making it easier for students to make informed choices.
- Make quality engineering education accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds by reducing the financial burden.
- Potentially improve the overall quality and competitiveness of engineering programs in Karnataka.
Prospective students are advised to closely monitor updates from their preferred colleges and courses to understand how these changes impact admissions and fees.
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