Author: Rashmi Belur
In a recent exclusive interview with DH, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy hinted at exposing ‘illegal decisions’ taken by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 2015. Kumaraswamy stated that he has concrete evidence but is waiting for the right time to unveil it. Refuting claims of being a ‘hit-and-run’ person, he emphasized the need for evidence before raising any issue and challenged the Congress leaders to take action against corruption. Drawing parallels with his own past experiences, Kumaraswamy commented on the political turmoil faced by Siddaramaiah, insinuating internal rifts within the Congress government. He also addressed the MUDA case, asserting his solitary…
Bengaluru: In a major embarrassment to the healthcare education ecosystem in Karnataka, 27 medical colleges, including government institutions, have been penalized by the National Medical Commission for lacking infrastructure and facilities. Shortage of faculty members was identified as a common problem in these institutions, affecting even well-established colleges. The penalties ranged from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, with government colleges like Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences and private colleges also facing sanctions. According to data from DH, government-run institutes like MIMS Mandya and private colleges were among those penalized. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences highlighted the…
Bengaluru: The NEET controversy is causing a delay in seat allotment through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) for undergraduate engineering and other courses this year. The Supreme Court’s ruling that counselling for medical courses based on NEET should start from July 6 has pushed back the start of the allocation process in Karnataka, as the all-India quota must be completed first. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) needs at least 40 days to complete all rounds of seat allotment, which may impact engineering admissions. While medical seats under the all-India quota are allocated centrally, seats under the state quota are…
The Cost of Engineering Seats: A Look into Bengaluru’s Elite Colleges In a shocking trend, the management quota seats for engineering courses in Bengaluru’s premier colleges are now priced at a whopping Rs 64 lakh, with an increase of Rs 10 lakh from the previous academic year. Students must pay half the amount in the first year and the rest over the next three years. Despite the high fees, seats in Computer Science and related streams are already filled, showcasing the demand for these ‘brand’ courses among students and parents. Vidyashankar S, Vice Chancellor of VTU, mentioned that the number…
Rakshith embarked on his third attempt at the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) after being pressured by his parents to improve his ranking. The results are eagerly awaited, and if he doesn’t succeed this time, he may have to endure another year of preparation. In Karnataka, it has become a common practice for students to take the NEET multiple times in pursuit of a better rank. This trend, especially among repeaters, has sparked debate among stakeholders. While some argue that restrictions should be imposed on repeaters to ensure fairness, others advocate for the freedom to attempt the exam multiple times. Various…