Karnataka Budget proposes new hostels, minority residential schools and education support schemes
The Hindu
Karnataka Budget 2026-27 announces new hostels, minority schools, and education support schemes to enhance opportunities for minority communities.
The Karnataka government on Friday (March 6, 2026) announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening educational opportunities, welfare support and livelihood programmes for minority communities in the State in the 2026–27 Budget.
Among the key measures is the establishment of 25 new post-matric hostels with a capacity of 150 students each in districts where demand is high. The intake capacity of 25 existing hostels will also be increased by 50 students each to accommodate more students from minority communities pursuing higher education.
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To meet the growing demand for minority residential education, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in the Budget that ten Sant Shishunala Shariff Residential Schools with a CBSE curriculum will be started. An allocation of ₹10 crore has been made in the current financial year for this initiative. In addition, 25 more Sant Shishunala Shariff residential schools are proposed to be started in 2026–27.
The government is also taking steps to strengthen school infrastructure. A total of 117 Maulana Azad Model Schools and Urdu Schools are being upgraded as Karnataka Public Schools at a cost of ₹600 crore. In the current year, an additional 100 schools will be upgraded under the same model at a cost of ₹400 crore.
At the pre-university level, Science and Commerce streams will be introduced in 25 Morarji Desai Residential Schools. Commerce stream will also be started in 18 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Residential Schools to expand academic options for students.
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