Justice Ramachandra D Huddar Appointed Chairperson of Admissions Overseeing Committee

Exam-focused facts from the 10 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Retired High Court judge Justice Ramachandra D Huddar has been appointed as the chairperson of the Admissions Overseeing Committee for professional courses in Karnataka.
A notification confirming the appointment was issued on April 28.
The post of chairperson had been vacant for more than one-and-a-half years after the previous chairperson's term ended in October 2024.
The appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions Regulation of Admissions and Determination of Fee Act, 2006.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) had been receiving complaints against private medical, engineering, and nursing colleges regarding the charging of excessive fees.