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:
Name Website Note Department of Collegiate Education Department of Technical Education Karnataka State Higher Education Council Karnataka Examination Authority
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: Name PortraitTerm of office Notes D. H. Shankaramurthy 20062007 Aravind Limbavali 20082010 V. S. Acharya 20102012 C. T. Ravi 20122013 Basavaraj Rayareddy 20132015 R. V. Deshpande 20152016 Basavaraj Rayareddy 20162018 G. T. Devegowda 20182019 C. N. Ashwath Narayan 20192023 M. C. Sudhakar 2023present
See also
Government of Karnataka Education in Karnataka UUCMS
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