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Karnataka Reserves 15% Government Seats for Rural Students

Karnataka Reserves 15% Government Seats for Rural Students

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THE BRIEF
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The Karnataka government has introduced a new rule reserving 15% of seats in professional courses specifically for students from rural backgrounds.

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This policy aims to bridge the educational divide by ensuring that students from underserved areas have better access to higher education in fields like engineering and medicine.

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The implementation of this quota will begin in the upcoming academic session, with specific guidelines for eligibility and seat allocation currently being finalized by the state.