Sun Mar 29 17:38:39 UTC 2026: # Engineering Graduates Dominate Karnataka Police Academy’s Latest Passing-Out Parade

The Story:
A significant number of engineering graduates have joined the ranks of the Karnataka Police, as evidenced by the passing-out parade of the Karnataka Police Academy’s (KPA) 46th batch on March 29, 2026. Out of 327 civil police sub-inspector trainees, 127 hold a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree. The ceremony, held in Mysuru, marked the culmination of a 14-month training program that began in January 2025.

Key Points:

  • 127 out of 327 graduating sub-inspectors are engineering graduates.
  • 143 trainees hold other bachelor’s degrees, and 56 possess postgraduate degrees (MA, MSc, or MSW).
  • 79 inductees are in-service police personnel, 12 are ex-servicemen, and 30 are from other government services, with 206 being freshers.
  • 90 of the trainees are women, and 237 are men.
  • The majority of trainees (190) are aged between 25 and 29 years.
  • Belagavi had the highest representation with 51 trainees, while Kodagu and Udupi had the least with one each.

Key Takeaways:

  • There’s an increasing trend of highly educated individuals, particularly engineers, joining the police force.
  • The Karnataka Police Academy attracts a diverse range of candidates, including experienced personnel and fresh graduates.
  • The police force is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of gender and age.

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