Ramachandra Huddar Appointed Chairperson of Karnataka Admission Overseeing Committee
Retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) for professional courses in Karnataka. The appointment was announced on May 8, 2026.
The AOC plays an important role in overseeing admissions to professional courses such as engineering, medical, and dental programmes in the state.
Justice Ramachandra Huddar has been appointed Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee after the post remained vacant following the completion of Justice B. Manohar’s term in October 2024.
The committee is associated with regulating and overseeing admission processes for professional education in Karnataka.
The Admission Overseeing Committee is a body associated with monitoring admissions to professional courses in Karnataka.
The committee functions within the state’s admission regulation framework to ensure oversight in the admission process.
Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar had a long judicial career in Karnataka.
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Additional Judge, Karnataka High Court | Appointed on 24 January 2023 |
| Permanent Judge, Karnataka High Court | Appointed on 8 January 2025 |
| Retirement | 12 August 2025 |
He served as a permanent judge of the Karnataka High Court until his retirement in 2025.
Before his elevation to the High Court, Justice Huddar served in several important judicial and administrative positions.
His experience includes district judiciary, judicial administration, and judicial training.
Justice Huddar was born on August 13, 1963, and belongs to Gokak in Belgaum district of Karnataka.
In November 2025, he was also recommended for appointment as Ethics Officer-cum-Ombudsman of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
The Admission Overseeing Committee is important for regulating professional course admissions in Karnataka.
Justice Huddar’s judicial experience is expected to support the functioning of the committee.
An Additional Judge of a High Court is appointed under Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
A Permanent Judge serves until the age of 62 years under constitutional provisions.
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