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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Shishir H. Shetty from Moodbidri is COMEDK UGET-2025 topper
Bengaluru The Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMED-K) announced Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET-2025) results on Friday and Shishir H. Shetty from Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada district, secured the first rank. Second and the third ranks were bagged by Maulik Jain from Punjab and Varun J. Kumar from Bengaluru, respectively. Of the top 10, only four students are from Karnataka. Other rank holders are Vennapusa Harshavardhan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh (4), Nitesh Anand from Bihar (5), N.B. Ritesh Varshan from Uttar Pradesh (6) Manojna Shreevijay Kalburgi from Bengaluru (7), G. Saikiran from Bengaluru (8), Anurag Chaudhary from Uttar Pradesh (9) and Bhupathi Nithin Agnihotri from Andhra Pradesh (10). Interestingly, all the top 10 rank holders are boys this time. Of the top 100 ranks, students from Karnataka bagged 55 ranks. Rank cards of the eligible candidates have been generated and are available to the candidates in their respective applicant login on the COMEDK website ( As per the details shared by the COMEDK authorities, 11,412 candidates are in 90 to 100 percentile. Of this, 3,330 candidates are from Karnataka. Similarly, 11,446 candidates are between the 80 and 90 percentile and of which 3,050 candidates are from Karnataka. As against 1,31,937 candidates registered for the test, around 1,13,111 (37,715 Karnataka and 75,396 Non-Karnataka) candidates appeared for the test which was held on May 10 and 25, 2025. As many as 69 Candidates challenged the answer keys. 'Taking into consideration the advice of the Expert Committee, which went into these clarifications,' says the statement by COMEDK. The authorities even clarified that the counselling would be conducted online and the candidates have to upload the scanned copies of the documents through their login. These uploaded documents will be verified by the panel of expert verification officers.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka government considers freezing enhancement of Computer Science engineering seats
The State government is considering freezing the enhancement of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) seats to prevent the mushrooming of private engineering colleges in tier-1 cities and unemployment in the future. The Telangana High Court had recently upheld the Telangana government's decision regarding the enhancement of CSE seats, and Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that the order is being reviewed. 'Last year, the Telangana government had imposed restrictions on the enhancement of CSE seats in private engineering colleges. This was challenged by some private engineering college managements in the High Court there. It is learnt that the court, which upheld the Telangana government's action, has dismissed the petition of the private engineering colleges. In this context, there is a need to freeze the enhancement of CSE seats in Karnataka as well,' the Minister told The Hindu. According to the Higher Education Department's notified seat matrix for engineering and architecture courses in the State, there were 1,32,309 seats in 245 engineering colleges for the academic year 2024-25. This included 62,930 seats under the government quota, 28,656 seats under the COMED-K quota, and 5,155 seats under supernumerary quota. Among these, around 45,000 seats belong only to CSE and related courses. Currently, there is a huge demand for seats in CSE due to job availability, among other reasons. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the authority for granting permission to start new engineering colleges, courses, and seat enhancement on the basis of infrastructure. The council removed the cap on engineering admissions and is allowing the enhancement of engineering seats based on the demand of engineering colleges. Taking this as an excuse, some private engineering colleges in tier-1 cities have increased the number of seats more than the limit fixed by the State government based on the infrastructure, by getting permission from AICTE. Some colleges have 1,500 to 2,000 seats only for CSE courses. Letter to AICTE This has led to an imbalance between traditional and emerging engineering disciplines, the mushrooming of engineering colleges in tier-1 cities, and the increase in seats for a single course, leading to a lack of jobs related to that course in the future. Mr. Sudhakar, in October 2023, had written to AICTE expressing concern over its lenient norms, which he argued have led to an over-concentration of engineering colleges in tier-1 cities and a glut of courses in popular subjects like CSE. This, he said, has disrupted the balance in technical education across the State. He also requested that AICTE should mandate a State government No Objection Certificate (NOC) before approving any applications. However, AICTE reportedly did not respond positively to the Minister's letter. 'AICTE is only giving permission to increase the number of new colleges, courses, and seat enhancement by looking at the basic infrastructure. However, it does not consider the problems that will arise in the future by allowing an increase in seats for the same courses. Currently, CSE graduates are not getting jobs. Also, there is an imbalance between traditional courses and emerging disciplines. In this regard, the Telangana High Court's verdict is a ray of hope, and after a comprehensive study of this matter and obtaining detailed information from the Telangana government, action will be taken to freeze CSE seats,' the Minister said. 'It is no secret that there are more job opportunities for computer science and related engineering graduates in the job market at the moment. Therefore, there is a high demand for these courses in colleges with good infrastructure. I do not know for what purpose the government is saying that the seats of CSE should be frozen. This year too, we have applied to AICTE for CSE seat enhancement, and we are expecting it to be approved,' said the principal of a private engineering college that was newly started last year.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Engineering seat blocking scam: Minister seeks police report on possible role of colleges
Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar expressed dissatisfaction over the Bengaluru City Police probe into the alleged engineering seat blocking scam. 'The city police arrested a few individuals, all of whom are out on bail. But the investigation has not indicated the possible role of the private engineering colleges where seats were blocked and named in the scam,' he said. Misusing the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of candidates applying for government quota engineering seats in private colleges, miscreants blocked more than 2,000 engineering seats for 2024-25. Based on a complaint by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), a FIR was registered on November 14, 2024. BMS College of Engineering, Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology, and New Horizon College of Engineering, were named in the FIR as the alleged beneficiaries of the scam. However, the police arrested 10 people, including a contractual employee of the KEA, for their alleged involvement. The colleges haven't been probed, sources said. 'We will take up this issue with the Bengaluru City Commissioner of Police. We want to know why the investigating authorities are not able to give a report on the role of the colleges. We will ask for a detailed report on the scam. We need to know where the link ends in the alleged seat blocking scam, as this will be key to plug gaps and ensure it doesn't recur this year, as the seat allotment for the current year will commence soon,' Dr. Sudhakar said. Of the colleges where these seats were allegedly blocked, only BMS College of Engineering has written to the government giving an undertaking that no seats were filled at their college through alleged 'seat blocking' and none of the other colleges named in the scam have even denied allegations in writing, the Minister said. A senior city police official said that a chargesheet was filed in the case 'based on the merits of the case' and officials were briefed on the findings of the probe. 'If the Minister needs a detailed report, we will provide one,' he said. Skill fee revision next year For the KCET of 2026-27 the Higher Education Department will revise the skill fees fixed for each of the engineering colleges, the Minister announced. 'The previous government allowed engineering colleges to charge an additional fee for various skill-based training programmes. The current fees range between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000. This policy is set to be revised next year. The government will assess what training each college is offering and then re-evaluate the fee structure. Some colleges are charging students for newly introduced training modules, prompting a review,' Dr. Sudhakar said. COMED-K seat allotment to follow KEA first round COMED-K has agreed to begin its engineering seat allotment process only after the completion of KEA's first round of allotment, the Minister said. 'Additionally, the government is considering reducing the fees for unfilled engineering seats in government and aided colleges. A final decision will be made after reviewing which courses and colleges have low enrolment rates,' he said.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling kicks off in Bengaluru, gets massive response
The 23rd edition of The Hindu Education Plus-Career Counselling-2025 commenced on Saturday at NMKRV College, Mangala Mantapa auditorium, Bengaluru, and received a massive response from students and parents. Around 40 higher education institutions, including private medical and engineering colleges, banks, and around 1,200 students and parents participated in the event. It facilitated the students and parents to collect information about the colleges, various courses, fee structure, infrastructure, placement, and so on. Aspirants gathered details about Civil Service Exam (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), CET-2025, COMED-K, medical, engineering, and other professional courses from experts through various sessions. Karnataka has pride of place In his inaugural address, Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai, said, 'Karnataka is famous for higher education and has the highest number of top engineering and medical colleges. Therefore, it is a favourite destination for students from outside the State and abroad too.' He advised the younger generation to study professional courses. 'The State has a population of about 7 crore, of which only 1% can be given government jobs. The private sector has provided the rest with a large number of jobs. Thousands of multi-national companies are operating in the State, and Bengaluru is the capital of startups,' he said, also urging students tobecome employers by pursuing entrepreneurship. Mr. Reddy recalled his schooldays and said that coming from a rural area, it was difficult for him to get education. 'We had one teacher to teach classes 1 to 5. I studied in Kannada medium until class 10, and switching to English medium in PUC level was difficult. But now the education sector has made huge improvements, and quality education is being provided with good facilities in government and private schools and colleges,' he said. Topper recalls experience Dr. Ranga Manju, All India Rank (AIR) 24 and Karnataka State topper in the Civil Services (Main) Examination-2024 shared his experience and explained the speciality of the number 24 in his life, 'I started to prepare for CSE at the age of 24 and I got the AIR 24 in CSE. My library seat number in the private coaching centre was also 24.' 'I came from the medical field. My father passed away while he was an IPS officer. Seeing him in service was my biggest inspiration. It was in third year MBBS that I decided to take CSE exam,' he said. 'We are entering a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we see things. It makes me nervous and even a little suspicious how it changes the way we look at social issues and even the government. As long as society exists, governance must exist. Those who govern, permanent executives like civil servants, will always remain,' he added. He lauded 'The Hindu's contribution in helping him crack the CSE, adding that he regularly followed The Hindu newspaper and its editorials. 'I suggest that CSE aspirants not go for brand-new materials. There is an entire market running on the fear of missing out. You will be flooded with content every single day. So, revise the same source again and again. Have a small group for study discussion and find a good library,' he said. Being service-minded Speaking about medical courses, K.S. Ravindranath, director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, said that the medical profession will demand more service-minded, community-oriented people with a human touch and ethical values. 'If you take up a career in medicine, it is a noble profession, and there is a lot of respect in society. There are around 760 medical colleges in India, and around 1.18 lakhs seats are available. In Karnataka, there are around 70 medical colleges, including 24 government colleges with around 12,000 seats. NEET qualification is mandatory to get into any college, whether it is government, private, or overseas. If you get a good ranking in NEET and get a government quota seat, the fee will be less and reduce the financial burden to the parents,' he said. Advice on engineering Speaking about engineering courses, K.N. Subramanya, principal of RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, said, 'Whenever you choose engineering colleges, don't stick to the main branches. Instead, you make cluster branches. If you take an electronic cluster, you have electrical engineering, electrical and telecommunication, electronic and instrumentation, and medical electronics. In the mechanical cluster, industry engineering, automobile, aerospace engineering, and mechatronics are there. In the computer science cluster – AI, DATA Science, robotics, bio-tech, and chemical engineering are other clusters. From this year onwards, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has ordered that every cluster should go through AI. Apart from this, irrespective of branches, students can learn AI and other courses as a minors degree courses online.' Pramod Hegde, Chartered Accountant (CA) and chairman of the Southern India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, explained the demand for CAs globally. He also explained the curriculum and the scope of the CA profession. A.S. Ravi, former PRO of Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), explained the CET-2025 counselling process. Ameen E-Mudassar, career counsellor and CEO of CIGMA, talked about general education and said, 'Students must learn multiple skills, upgrade themselves, and try to acquire online knowledge. Don't choose your career influenced by others.' Many students raised questions and cleared their doubts about the selection of professional courses seats, counselling process and other things. Platinum sponsors: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Presidency; Reva University. Gold sponsors: R.V. University, Bengaluru, Chanakya University, Bengaluru, East Point Group of Institutions; Cambridge Group of Institutions; Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. Silver sponsors: GSSS School of Architecture for Women, Mysuru; JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru; JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru; Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru; Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan; Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru; Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru; Soundarya Group of Institutions, Bengaluru; Adichunchanagiri University; The Christ (Deemed to be University); CMR University; Indian Institute of Fashion Technology; Karnataka Milk Federation; MSIL. Associate sponsors: Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalaburagi; SDM Educational Society (R), Ujire; The Institute of Cost Accountants of India; Karnataka Bank; Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar; Bapuji Educational Association (Regd), Davangere; Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, Kalaburagi; VTU; Navkis Engineering College. Regional sponsor: MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Snack partner: Naturo. (With inputs from Vyas Ponnuri and Mathew William)
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
COMED KARES Innovation Hub inaugurated in Hubballi
Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharanprakash Patil has said that as just over 10% of graduating students both at the State and national level are employable, the State government has prioritised skill development and constituted a skill council for the purpose. Inaugurating COMED KARES, the ninth Innovation Hub set up by COMED-K (Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka) in Hubballi on Tuesday, he said that the skill council comprises representatives from industry, academia and the government. Dr. Patil said that the skill council has structured various courses keeping in mind the technological advances, including Artificial Intelligence, so that graduates acquire future skills by the time they complete their respective degrees. The Minister said that unemployment is a major problem at the national level and at the State level and the government has adopted a two-pronged approach to address it. 'Under our guarantee scheme, Yuva Nidhi, we are providing allowance to 2.8 lakh unemployed youths. Of them, nearly 40% are engineering graduates. And, to make them employable, we have come up with multi-skill development centres at Koppal, Kalaburagi and Mysuru to provide hands-on training,' he said. Emphasising the need for students to acquire skills while learning, he said that the idea is to equip them with the right kind of skill-sets so that they are ready not just for India but for the world. 'If you are skilled, you will be in great demand,' he said. The Minister also said that the government is ready to collaborate with ERA Foundation and COMED-K in setting up innovation hubs at various places. Pro Vice-Chancellor of KLE Technological University (KLETU) Ashok Shettar emphasised the need for taking learning out of classrooms and making it more experiential and outcome-based. Lauding COMED-K for taking the initiative of establishing innovation hubs that aim at helping students in developing new skill-sets, he requested it to consider establishing more such centres in North Karnataka. Lauding the initiative, Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai emphasised the need for the government to implement its Beyond Bengaluru programme effectively. Chairman of COMED-K M.R. Jayaram spoke about the objective behind establishing the hubs and how they will help in making graduating students more employable. He too stressed the need for converting colleges from teaching institutions to learning institutions. CEO of ERA Foundation Muralidhar P. spoke about innovation hubs. Executive secretary S. Kumar was present. COMED KARES Hubballi will serve nine engineering colleges in the region providing students with access to cutting-edge resources and industry-relevant training. The hub is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering state-of-the-art facilities and programmes.
