In order to attract students to courses such as Civil and Mechanical for which the demand has fallen over the years, the government had also given a 50% fee waiver.
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The fees for government quota engineering and architecture seats in private engineering colleges in Karnataka will increase by 7.5% for the year 2026-27.

In a recent meeting chaired by Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar with the private engineering managements, it was decided that a fee increase for government quota seats in private engineering colleges by 7.5% would be allowed for the next academic year, said sources.

Published – April 11, 2026 09:16 pm IST