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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Seat matrix delay derails CET 2024 counselling across Karnataka
Karnataka Examinations Authority Departments consistently delay seat matrix approval. Full data is still missing, inevitably delaying the CET process –KEA Executive Director H Prasanna The delay in submission of seat matrix by engineering, medical, and nursing colleges to the(KEA) has raised serious concerns about the smooth conduct of the seat allotment process for CET 2024 aspirants. Despite the official deadline of May 23, over 650 institutions have failed to provide details of available seats, leading to fears of potential delays and confusion during the counselling phase. KEA had issued two reminders after the deadline, but many institutions continue to remain year, 3.11 lakh students appeared for the Common Entrance Test (CET), of which 2.75 lakh have qualified. The centralized allotment process depends on timely and accurate seat matrix data, without which the schedule could be severely per the seat matrix data received so far, only 85,259 out of the total 1,11,294 seats across various professional courses have been submitted to KEA. This shortfall is causing widespread anxiety among students and parents who fear delays in counselling may hinder deserving candidates from securing seats in their preferred official from KEA said that engineering accounts for the largest intake with 79,907 seats, but only 66,254 have been reported so far. Pharmacy colleges have submitted 2,826 out of 3,227 seats. In Food Science, 329 out of 365 seats have been reported. Nursing colleges have reported just 12,970 out of 24,642 seats, and Yoga institutions have submitted 283 out of 408 seats. Agriculture has fared slightly better, with 2,168 out of 2,302 seats reported. Veterinary Sciences stands out as the only discipline with 100% submission—316 seats reported in full—while Sericulture has reported only 55 out of 72 Executive Director H. Prasanna acknowledged the delay and pointed out that multiple departments are yet to submit their respective seat matrices. 'Every year, some departments delay approval. This year too, despite repeated appeals, we have not received complete data. This will inevitably affect the CET process,' he has a vast network of institutions—224 engineering colleges, 26 architecture colleges, 97 AYUSH institutions, 65 medical colleges, 38 dental colleges, 16 homeopathy colleges, 5 naturopathy colleges, 126 colleges, 38 Pharm D colleges, and 14 yoga education institutions. Each must submit caste-wise seat data to KEA to ensure a fair and efficient allotment urge all departments to submit seat matrix promptly to prevent student losses.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MBBS seats: After complaints, Karnataka Examinations Authority enhances scrutiny for disabled quota
Bengaluru: Following complaints about the genuineness of three students availing MBBS seats through the physically handicapped quota last year, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) decided to enhance the scrutiny process for the same. A complaint raised by Mithesh Kumar Moodukonaje of the National Pre-University Students, Parents, and Teachers Association alleged irregularities in the person-with-disabilities (PwD) category MBBS seat allotment in 2024. He raised issues about three cases. In one case, he alleged that the candidate did not declare any form of disability in his school records or class 11 admission form. In the other two cases, the candidates were not listed in the medical verification call list, yet were included in the final verified list. The complaint was sent to multiple agencies and authorities, including the National Medical Commission, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), the governor, and the medical education minister. It sought the allotment of MBBS seats to the candidates to be put under scrutiny for compliance with norms laid down under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the NMC guidelines. "KEA published the PwD eligible candidates' list based on the doctor's certificates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo No one submitted objections at that time. However, we have requested DME to verify the complaint," said H Prasanna, executive director, KEA. "Two candidates went through KEA verification. One candidate approached the high court and got a second verification through a third party," he added. Meanwhile, KEA decided to enhance the scrutiny process for the category. Instead of the existing two, KEA requested DME to send at least four teams of doctors for the process. "We have asked for senior doctors to be present for the verification," said the executive director. While the vision testing is conducted at Minto Hospital, KEA also decided to shift the testing for the hearing impaired to a hospital. "There is advanced equipment in the hospital that cannot be made available in the KEA office. Only the locomotive category will be tested at the KEA office," he said. This year, 874 students are expected to come for the medical tests. Last year, 834 students claimed the quota. As many as 534 students attended the medical verification, and 331 were found eligible. The verification will be held from June 3 to 6.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
KEA says fake website collecting student data
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has lodged a complaint with city police after discovering a website that fakes its official portal and collects personal information from students. According to the complaint, the website in question — — appears in online searches for 'KEA home' and requests details such as the student's name, mobile number, email, state, and course. Once submitted, a simple "success" message is displayed. "The fake website uses the same colour scheme, menu design, logos, and homepage content as KEA's official portal. It misleads students into believing they are interacting with the genuine KEA platform for admission notifications and related services," the complaint filed at Malleshwaram police station, reads. KEA, whose official website is clarified that it does not collect personal information through open web forms. The fake website has reportedly been active since April 9. Based on the complaint, Malleswaram police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act against unidentified individuals. ----- Quote This website is an exact replica of KEA's. Our staff registered on the website to check and received an invitation for a NEET counselling programme to be held in Bangalore Medical College's auditorium. They collect data from students registering on the website. Parents and students should be careful about such websites -H Prasanna | executive director, KEA
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Karnataka Examinations Authority says fake website collecting student data
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has lodged a complaint with city police after discovering a website that fakes its official portal and collects personal information from students. According to the complaint, the website in question — — appears in online searches for 'KEA home' and requests details such as the student's name, mobile number, email, state, and course. Once submitted, a simple "success" message is displayed. "The fake website uses the same colour scheme, menu design, logos, and homepage content as KEA's official portal. It misleads students into believing they are interacting with the genuine KEA platform for admission notifications and related services," the complaint filed at Malleshwaram police station, reads. KEA, whose official website is clarified that it does not collect personal information through open web forms. The fake website has reportedly been active since April 9. Based on the complaint, Malleswaram police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act against unidentified individuals. ----- Quote This website is an exact replica of KEA's. Our staff registered on the website to check and received an invitation for a NEET counselling programme to be held in Bangalore Medical College's auditorium. They collect data from students registering on the website. Parents and students should be careful about such websites -H Prasanna | executive director, KEA
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
NEET 2024 malpractice: MBBS admissions of 2 girls in Karnataka cancelled
Bengaluru: The admissions of two students to MBBS course in the state were cancelled for indulging in malpractice in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2024 after the orders from National Medical Commission (NMC). The two girls were studying at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, and AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru. Both students took seats in the management quota. While the Mangaluru college was informed in Feb by Karnataka Examinations Authority, following an intimation from NMC, KIMS received the letter last week. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru On April 23, KEA wrote to the principal of KIMS, informing him KEA had cancelled the seat allotted to the student. The college was asked to relieve the candidate and inform NMC and KEA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The NMC letter to KEA stated that "… the MBBS student in your state was found to be involved in malpractices as reported by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which was entrusted with the responsibility of investigating the paper leak cases of NEET (UG) 2024. In this regard, you are requested to discharge this candidate or cancel their admission from your respective colleges in light of the CBI report." "This should be an eye-opener for students. Even if they do not get caught initially, sooner or later, it will be found that the students used malpractice to get in," said H Prasanna, executive director, KEA. It may be recalled NEET (UG) was marred by allegations of a paper leak. While NMC released a list of students, who should be blocked from participating in the counselling to KEA initially, the follow-up of the case banning these two students came as a surprise.
