Student union polls to be held without caste quota, but with reserved seats for women from this academic year in Karnataka
Colleges and universities in Karnataka will resume student union elections this academic year after a two‑decade ban. The polls will eliminate caste‑based quotas but will set aside seats for women candidates. Officials say the move aims to develop student leadership and reinforce democratic practices within campuses. The revival is intended to train students for leadership roles and uphold democratic values across the higher‑education sector.