K’taka govt plans seat reservation for local students in foreign universities to be set up in state
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at expanding access to global education, the Congress government is planning to introduce reservation for economically disadvantaged, meritorious local students in foreign universities expected to establish campuses in the state.
The state government has proposed this with Lancaster University of United Kingdom, which announced to set up its campus in Bengaluru recently, and operations are likely to start from February, 2026, while admissions will begin from August/September, 2026.
Karnataka Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that the state has held discussions on reserving seats for Karnataka students in foreign universities that plan to establish campuses in the state. According to him, the universities have responded positively to the proposal. The state government is also contemplating offering scholarships to the selected students.
Sudhakar explained that pursuing higher education abroad is often financially out of reach for many students. To address this, the government is exploring ways to offer scholarships with contributions from both the state and the universities. He added that such a model would also reflect the universities’ social commitment.
Lancaster University is reportedly planning to operate from a temporary 50,000 sq ft campus in Electronic City. The institution plans to move to its own campus within the next four years. It has also sought land and basic infrastructure at a marginal rate. The university will offer academic programs in cyber security, business, finance, and accounting.
Earlier, the University of Liverpool from the UK had signed an agreement with the state government to set up its campus at KWIN City. Additionally, Imperial College London has already opened its research wing at Bengaluru City University.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
