Karnataka has introduced a 7.5 percent reservation for students graduating from rural government schools. This new quota applies to professional courses within the state. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the measure on August 15 . The reservation will cover seats in medical and engineering programs. This initiative aims to increase access to higher education for students from rural backgrounds. The Vidyarthi Sahayahastha program is the framework for this reservation.
Reservation Details
The 7.5 percent reservation targets students who completed studies from Classes 1 to 10 in rural government schools. This aims to support learners who face resource limitations. The reservation is part of the existing 15 percent rural quota. It will not add new seats. The School Education and Literacy Department confirmed this information. They stated the move is a landmark for rural learners.
Eligibility and Implementation
Students must have completed their education from Class 1 to 10 in a rural government school. This new quota will be applicable across various professional courses. This includes seats in medical colleges and engineering institutes. Specific implementation dates for the scheme have not yet been released. The government has also not detailed the full admission process. Information regarding required documents is also pending. Families and students are awaiting official guidelines.
