Karnataka is scrapping fees imposed on students for late admission to government Pre-University (PU) colleges starting with the 2026-27 academic session. Multiple reports say the government has decided to remove the penalty structure after alleging misuse of the late-admission provision by some educational institutions. The decision is paired with instructions for colleges to follow the official admission calendar strictly, indicating enforcement will focus on adherence to scheduled timelines rather than charging students for delays.
One outlet also cites the earlier framework: Karnataka had previously imposed a penalty ranging from ₹670 to ₹2,220 for students who enrol late during the 2018-19 period. The current policy change affects government PU colleges and aims to reduce financial barriers for students, including those from economically weaker backgrounds, when transitioning to PU-level education.
Overall, the sources agree that late-admission fines are being withdrawn and that the change takes effect from the next academic cycle in 2026-27, with colleges expected to comply with admission schedules.
