Archive · 28 Jun 2025
ED: Bengaluru Colleges Allegedly Sold Engineering Seats for Cash
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating three engineering colleges in Bengaluru for allegedly taking cash for admissions.
The ED searched the colleges and found evidence of seat blocking, where seats were reserved for students who weren't planning to enroll.
This was done using login credentials.
The ED found that admissions for management quota seats were often done in a hidden way, with cash involved.
They also found agents involved in bringing students to the colleges.
During the searches, the ED seized Rs 1.37 crore in cash.
The colleges have not yet commented on the ED's charges.
ED alleges cash-based admissions in three Bengaluru engineering colleges.
Searches conducted at BMS, Akash, and New Horizon colleges.
Investigation stems from a KEA complaint regarding seat blocking.
ED found 'widespread' seat blocking and cash use in admissions.
Rs 1.37 crore in cash seized during the raids.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED), the colleges, and agents.
- What
- ED alleges cash-based admissions and seat blocking in three Bengaluru engineering colleges.
- When
- Searches conducted on June 25-26, the ED announced on Saturday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, at BMS College of Engineering, Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology, and New Horizon College of Engineering.
- Why
- Investigation initiated due to a Karnataka Police FIR about seat blocking and cash involved in admissions.
College Representatives
Enforcement Directorate
N/A
College Representatives
Unable to provide comment on the accusations made against them.
Enforcement Directorate
N/A
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Colleges Involved
- BMS College of Engineering, Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology, New Horizon College of Engineering
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Incident
- Seat blocking and cash for admissions
- Cash Seized
- Rs 1.37 crore
- Source of Complaint
- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)