KEA introduces stricter norms to curb misuse of NRI Ward quota for professional course admissions
To prevent misuse of the NRI Ward quota in professional course admissions, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has mandated that fees must now be paid directly from the sponsor’s bank account. The decision follows several instances from last year where candidates attempted to claim the quota using unrelated sponsors and forged documentation, reported thehindu.com.
KEA tightens NRI ward quota rules: fees must be paid from the sponsor’s account, and verified family tree certificate is now mandatory.
In a circular issued this week, KEA instructed candidates and parents that for those claiming seats under the NRI Ward quota, the sponsorship fee must be transferred directly from the sponsor’s account to KEA. This rule aims to ensure that only genuine candidates — those with direct blood relations as sponsors — benefit from the quota.
After several cases of misuse last year, KEA now requires direct bank transfers from NRI sponsors and family tree validation by tehsildars to verify quota claims
KEA has also offered an alternative for students facing delays in transferring funds. “In case the candidate finds it difficult to transfer the amount immediately, then they can submit a Demand Draft (DD) for the same amount to KEA and get their admission order. The DD will be returned as soon as the sponsor transfers the amount,” the circular stated.
Additionally, this year, it is compulsory for NRI Ward applicants to get their family tree certified by their respective tehsildars. This move comes after last year’s admission cycle revealed multiple discrepancies — while over 500 candidates applied under the NRI Ward quota, only 320 were found eligible. Furthermore, 14 were later caught submitting fraudulent documents during the second round of verification.
The tightened process is aimed at preserving the integrity of the NRI Ward quota and ensuring that deserving candidates receive fair opportunities.
