Zero Admissions in 33 Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Comed-K Crisis Deepens!
The engineering education sector in Karnataka is facing a significant crisis, with 33 private colleges witnessing zero admissions under the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (Comed-K). This startling trend is a result of a 71% vacancy rate in Comed-K engineering seats.
Key Statistics of Comed-K Engineering Admissions
- 33 private colleges with zero admissions
- 71% of 26,000 Comed-K engineering seats remain vacant
- Only 6 colleges filled over 80% of their UGET seats
- 16 colleges filled 50%-80% of seats
- 20 colleges filled 25%-50% seats
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Factors Contributing to the Crisis
- Removal of intake cap by All India Council of Technical Education
- Increased seats in computer science courses
- Reduced seats in core branches like civil and mechanical
- Longer duration and higher expenses for architecture courses
Impact on Colleges Because of
- Colleges can convert unfilled seats to management quota or surrender them to KEA
- Desperation to fill seats through various means
- Top colleges increasing intake for select courses
Comed-K Engineering Admissions Expert Insights
“Several colleges increased seats for computer science courses, reducing core branches. Top colleges also increased intake. This left many colleges with no students.” – S Kumar, Secretary, Comed-K
“Architecture courses have longer durations and higher expenses. Students opt for computer science seats.” – Vimala Swaminathan, Principal, School of Architecture and Planning. Do not miss out on reading: CFA Level 3 August 2024 Results Declared: Check Pass Rate and Download Your Results!
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