The Higher Education Department, Karnataka, has published the final notification for the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions (Amendment) Rules, 2026. This amendment will empower students from rural government educational institutions. The amendment was published following review of public feedback and objections received for the draft notification issued on September 17, 2026.
As per the notification issued, under the finalised rules, eligible rural students who have completed classes 1 to 10 in rural government schools and pursued pre-university education in government PU colleges will get a 7.5% Special Reservation in government seats across professional courses. The policy intervention enhances access to professional higher education, incentivising enrollment and retention across government academic institutions across the state.
Department Organises Special Classes to Enhance Learning Levels for 10th Students
Special classes have been organised for class 19 students during the Dasara holidays across Chikkaballapura, Bagalakot district. The classes were conducted to enhance learning levels and strengthen exam preparation of students for the upcoming SSLC examinations.
The special classes were conducted across all six talukas of the district under the guidance of the Deputy Director, prioritising subjects like Kannada, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. School teachers identified the learning abilities of students to provide personalised guidance to students who required it. A mid-day meal was also arranged to encourage students to come to school and participate in the classes during the holidays.
