In the backdrop of over 9000 CSE seats going vacant in State engineering colleges last academic year, the committee has recommended the reduction of CSE seats by 17% from 2026-27. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The expert committee headed by S. Sadagopan, formed to examine a proposal capping of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) seats, has recommended that intake of any private university/private engineering college in CSE and related courses or any stream cannot cross 900. The committee, which has submitted its report to the Higher Education Department recently, has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses. Published – April 18, 2026 01:40 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill