Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)

Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)
Agency overview
Formed2006
JurisdictionGovernment of Karnataka
HeadquartersBangalore
Minister responsible
WebsiteOfficial 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

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

Ministers of Higher Education (Karnataka)
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

  1. ^ "Dr. M. C Sudhakar is the New Minister of Higher Education". The Hindu. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  2. ^ Damani Solanki (15 February 2023). "Karnataka State Higher education collaboration with British council". news18.com. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. ^ Donna Eva (13 July 2023). "KEA Department conduct KSET". Retrieved 4 August 2023.

Official website of Higher Education Department