KEA’s vigilance underscores its commitment to maintaining integrity in admissions and preventing misuse of the NRI quota
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has taken decisive steps to thwart fraudulent applications for postgraduate medical seats under the NRI quota, reported deccanherald.com.
After uncovering a seat-blocking scam during engineering admissions, KEA has intensified its scrutiny to ensure transparency in medical admissions.
According to KEA’s Executive Director, Prasanna H, over 500 candidates applied under the NRI quota, but only 320 met the eligibility criteria during the initial verification stage. A deeper review revealed that 14 candidates had submitted forged documents. “We double-checked the applications and found irregularities in some NRI quota claims,” Prasanna stated.
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As per Supreme Court guidelines, only direct blood relations—such as siblings of a parent—can sponsor under the NRI quota
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Spouses of these relatives are excluded from eligibility
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In private medical colleges, 15% of seats are reserved under this category, making it a coveted and highly regulated pathway for admissions
Under KEA rules, candidates claiming NRI sponsorship must authenticate their familial ties through a “family tree” certificate verified by the concerned tahsildar. Only blood relatives residing abroad are eligible to sponsor a candidate. However, several applicants failed to meet these criteria. Among the 14 flagged candidates, only four produced valid documents authenticated by the tahsildar. Others sought to bypass the rules by submitting affidavits, leading to confrontations with KEA officials.
“We faced resistance when candidates pushed for affidavits instead of proper documentation signed by embassies or consulates. Despite pressure, we adhered to the regulations,” Prasanna emphasized.
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