IndiaOver 11,000 Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Karnataka risk losing their reserved seats in the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026 counselling due to delays in obtaining caste certificates compliant with internal reservation policies. These students initially used existing caste certificates but were later instructed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to submit new certificates categorized under A, B, or C for internal reservations. However, tehsildar offices have been slow in issuing these updated certificates, causing confusion and frustration among applicants. The KEA has requested the Revenue Department to expedite the process, but many students remain unable to complete their 'option entry' for course admissions. More than 80,000 students overall have not finished this critical step.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of administrative delays affecting SC students' access to reserved seats in educational admissions. It includes direct quotes from affected students and officials, providing balanced perspectives without overtly favoring any side. The framing remains neutral,聚焦
Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 90): Highly factual with specific numbers and details about the situation facing SC students. The article explains the cause and effect clearly. It remains mostly objective but uses slightly emotive language like 'fear' and 'deprived' which slightly lowers the objectivity score.
