Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)

Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)
Department overview
Formed2006 (2006)
JurisdictionGovernment of Karnataka
Headquarters
  • Bangalore
Minister responsible
Websitehed.karnataka.gov.in

The Department of Higher Education is a government department of the Government of Karnataka tasked with the governance of higher education in the state of Karnataka, India. Its purview includes policy development, oversight of government-funded and government-aided institutions, and liaison with universities in the state.

Overview

The Department of Higher Education in Karnataka was established in 2006 to oversee and regulate higher education institutions in the state. It has evolved significantly over the ensuing years and its sub-departments include:

NameWebsiteNote
Department of Collegiate Educationdce.karnataka.gov.in
Department of Technical Educationdtek.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka State Higher Education Councilkshec.karnataka.gov.in[2]
Karnataka Examination Authoritycetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea[3]

Ministers of Higher Education

The elected official who has oversight of the department is responsible to the Karnataka Legislature, and is called the Minister of Higher Education. The following individuals have served in this role:

NamePortraitTerm of officeNotes
D. H. Shankaramurthy2006–2007
Aravind Limbavalisize2008–2010
V. S. Acharyasize2010–2012
C. T. Ravisize2012–2013
Basavaraj Rayareddy2013–2015
R. V. Deshpande2015–2016
Basavaraj Rayareddy2016–2018
G. T. Devegowda2018–2019
C. N. Ashwath Narayansize2019–2023
M. C. Sudhakarsize2023–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. ↑ Solanki, Damani (15 February 2023). "Karnataka State Higher education collaboration with British council". news18.com. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Eva, Donna (13 July 2023). "KEA Department conduct KSET". Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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