Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)

Department of Higher Education (Karnataka)
Department overview
Formed2006 (2006)
JurisdictionGovernment of Karnataka
HeadquartersBangalore
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:

Name Website Note
Department of Collegiate Education dce.karnataka.gov.in
Department of Technical Education dtek.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka State Higher Education Council kshec.karnataka.gov.in [2]
Karnataka Examination Authority cetonline.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:

Name Portrait Term of office Notes
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. ^ 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.