Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Karnataka |
| Headquarters | Bangalore |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | Official website |
The Department of Higher Education is a state government department of the Government of Karnataka tasked with the governance of higher education. Its purview includes policy development, oversight of government-funded and government-aided institutions, and liaison with universities in the state.
History
The Department of Higher Education in Karnataka has evolved significantly over the years. It was established to oversee and regulate higher education institutions in the state.
Sub-Departments
| Name | Website | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Collegiate Education | https://dce.karnataka.gov.in | |
| Department of Technical Education | https://dtek.karnataka.gov.in | |
| Karnataka State Higher Education Council | https://kshec.karnataka.gov.in | [2] |
| Karnataka Examination Authority | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea | [3] |
Ministers of Higher Education
| Name | Portrait | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| D. H. Shankaramurthy | 2006- 2007 | |
| Aravind Limbavali | 2008- 2010 | |
| V. S. Acharya | 2010- 2012 | |
| C. T. Ravi | 2012- 2013 | |
| Basavaraj Rayareddy | 2013- 2015 | |
| R. V. Deshpande | 2015- 2016 | |
| Basavaraj Rayareddy | 2016- 2018 | |
| G. T. Devegowda | 2018- 2019 | |
| C. N. Ashwath Narayan | 2019- 2023 | |
| M. C. Sudhakar | 2023- Present |
See also
References
- ^ "Dr. M. C Sudhakar is the New Minister of Higher Education". The Hindu. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Damani Solanki (15 February 2023). "Karnataka State Higher education collaboration with British council". news18.com. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Donna Eva (13 July 2023). "KEA Department conduct KSET". Retrieved 4 August 2023.
External links
Official website of Higher Education Department