News for 'CET Karnataka'

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted in Bengaluru after five Brahmin students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread at Krupanidhi College during the Common Entrance Test (CET). Students claim invigilators demanded the removal of the sacred thread despite previous government assurances that it would not be required.

Karnataka To Act Against Staff Over Sacred Thread Incident

Karnataka To Act Against Staff Over Sacred Thread Incident

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Karnataka government promises strict action after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests and a ban on future exams at the involved institution.

How To Fill The MHT-CET 2026 Application Form

How To Fill The MHT-CET 2026 Application Form

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, counsels students on how to register and prepare for various competitive exams.

Staff Face Action For Forcing Students To Remove Sacred Thread

Staff Face Action For Forcing Students To Remove Sacred Thread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Bengaluru authorities have initiated action against staff members of a private college for allegedly forcing students to remove their 'janivara' (sacred thread) before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests, suspensions, and a ban on the college as a CET exam centre.

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools under new order, clarifies Siddaramaiah

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools under new order, clarifies Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls are not permitted in educational institutions, while existing practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads will continue to be allowed.

Karnataka government to scrap CET

Karnataka government to scrap CET

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The Karnataka Examination Authority will now take up the responsibility of conducting the entrance examination for professional colleges.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

K'taka student faces action for saying minister 'doesn't know Kannada'

K'taka student faces action for saying minister 'doesn't know Kannada'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

A boy's alleged remark that the Education Minister 'doesn't know Kannada', irked Madhu Bangarappa, who holds the portfolio, as he directed officials to take action against the student.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Strongly defending the move to revise school textbooks, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Monday alleged that confusion is unnecessarily being created among the people and students, along with attempts to create communal hatred by spreading falsehood.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Don't rush to buy public sector bank stocks

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Though most experts remain bullish on the banking space, they suggest investors buy only those banks whose NPAs are at a manageable level of 3% to 4% and there is credit growth or earnings visibility.

In Bangalore and interested in Medicine?

In Bangalore and interested in Medicine?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Shri BM Pail, Medical College, Bijapur is offering admissions for 2007-2008 courses.