Bengaluru, May 19: The Karnataka Examination Authority on Friday asked students appearing for the CET-23 in the city on May 20 to reach their centres two hours ahead of the scheduled time, in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister of the state.

Congress leader Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar will take oath as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively on Saturday at the Kanteerava Stadium here.

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Executive Director S Ramya in a release said appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that students reached the exam centres without delay. Steps have been taken anticipating traffic congestion owing to the oath-taking ceremony on May 20.

Candidates who have their centres in the city limits need to be present there by 8.30 am. This also applies to students who are taking only Mathematics exams, she has clarified.

In a special arrangement, breakfast and lunch will be provided to all those who have their centre at St Joseph Indian PU College (AR-code) on Vitthal Mallya road. This has been done keeping in mind the proximity of the centre to the oath-taking venue, the statement said.

Students who will be attending the Maths exam in the second session will also be provided both breakfast and lunch here. After having entered the centre at 8.30 am students will not be allowed to venture out till the end of their examination.

According to KEA, candidates can seek the help of nearby police to reach their centres by showing the admission ticket.

 

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Mangalore, October 3, 2024: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) inaugurated its student association, Beaspire, with great enthusiasm. The event, held at International Seminar Hall with inspiring keynote address by Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK, Suratkal, who shared her insights on entrepreneurship and leadership with a packed audience of students and faculty members.

Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK Suratkal inspires students with entrepreneurial stories. In her talk, Prof. Suprabha highlighted the importance of having a clear vision and staying focused on one's goals. She narrated real-life stories to emphasize her key points, encouraging students to "venture into unexplored markets" and maintain a "positive attitude" in the face of challenges. "Be ambitious and have passion," she urged, motivating the young audience to take bold steps toward their dreams and contribute to the world with innovative solutions.

Ms. Fathima Taskeen, a final-year ECE student, served as the master of ceremony.

The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE department. He said, inauguration of Beaspire marks a new chapter for the ECE department, providing students with a platform to develop leadership skills, work on innovative projects, and foster collaboration. Dr.Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES spoke on this occation about importance of collaboration. Ms. Mahisha Sheikh, a 3rd-year ECE student, introduced the guest. highlighting her vast achievements and contributions to entrepreneurship education.

The program was coordinated by Prof. Nikhita C and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Arifa Farzana, a 2nd-year ECE student, who expressed gratitude to all the organizers, attendees, and the guest speaker for making the event a memorable success.