Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Karnataka Proposes 5% Job, 10% Education Reservation for Disabled
The Karnataka government has proposed a new bill to help people with disabilities get jobs and education.
The bill says that private companies with 20 or more employees must reserve 5% of their jobs for people with disabilities.
Schools and colleges must reserve 10% of their seats for students with disabilities.
The bill also says that companies and schools must make their places accessible and provide special help like extra time for exams.
If companies or schools do not follow these rules, they can be fined.
The government is asking people to give their opinions on this bill within 30 days.
Karnataka proposes 5% job reservation in private companies with 20+ employees for persons with disabilities.
10% reservation in all educational courses for students with disabilities.
Mandatory compliance reports and penalties for non-compliance, including fines and public disclosure.
Provisions for reasonable accommodation, anti-discrimination, and accessibility in workplaces and educational institutions.
Public invited to submit objections and suggestions within 30 days.
- Who
- Karnataka government
- What
- Draft bill proposing 5% job and 10% education reservation for persons with disabilities
- When
- Draft bill published on November 21, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To improve workplace and academic inclusion for persons with disabilities and align with international standards
- Reservation in Private Jobs
- 5%
- Reservation in Education
- 10%
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Fines from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5 lakh
- Fraudulent Claims Penalty
- Up to Rs 1 lakh fine and 2 years imprisonment
- Compliance Deadline for Public Feedback
- 30 days from November 21, 2025