Education and Employment Reservation in Karnataka
Governed under Article 15(4) and 16(4) of the Indian Constitution for education and employment reservation, respectively
Prelims pointers Education and Employment Reservation in Karnataka 1. Constitutional and Legislative Framework: Governed under Article 15(4) and 16(4) of the Indian Constitution for education and employment reservation, respectively. Karnataka's SC/ST and OBC Act, 1990 specifically addresses reservation policies in both fields. Karnataka Education Act, 1983: Mandates reservation for backward classes, SC/STs in educational institutions. 2. Reservation in Education: Government Educational Institutions: 17% reservation for SCs. 7% reservation for STs. 32% reservation for OBCs. 10% reservation for EWS introduced under the 103rd Constitutional Amendment . Professional Courses: Medical, engineering, and other professional courses have specific seat allocations for reserved categories. Karnataka implements reservations under the Common Entrance Test (CET) system. 3. Reservation in Public Employment: State Government Jobs: SC: 17%, ST: 7%, OBC: 32%. Karnataka allows reservations in promotions for SC/ST unde…