Private universities accused of trying to enhance engineering seats in violation of Government Order
Private universities in Karnataka are accused of violating government orders by increasing engineering seats beyond the caps recommended by the KEERA report. The state government had previously mandated a reduction in computer science seats to address educational imbalances.
Why it matters
Regulatory disputes between private institutions and government bodies highlight tensions in managing the quality and supply of higher education.
There have been allegations that some private universities and engineering colleges are attempting to increase engineering seats in violation of the Government Order (GO) and beyond the recommendations of Karnataka Engineering Education Reform Authority (KEERA) report. They allegedly tried to do so during the transition from the Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet to the one headed by D.K. Shivakumar. Mr. Shivakumar currently holds the Higher Education portfolio.
The article presents the allegations against the universities while citing the government's regulatory framework.
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