Fri Mar 14 09:56:39 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Government to Decide Fate of Seven Universities

**Bengaluru, March 14, 2025** – The Karnataka government will decide whether to close or continue operating seven universities established under the previous BJP administration, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced today in the Legislative Assembly. The decision will be based on a report from a state cabinet sub-committee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. While no decision has been made yet, former higher education minister C.N. Ashwath Narayana expressed concern that closure would deny students higher education opportunities. The government assures that the matter is under review.

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