Retired Karnataka High Court judge Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) for professional courses in Karnataka. The appointment was made on 8 May 2026. The move is important for the state’s professional education system, especially for admission monitoring and regulation.

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Ramachandra Huddar AOC Chief Appointment

The Admission Overseeing Committee works to supervise admissions in professional courses across Karnataka. These courses include engineering, medical, dental, and other professional streams regulated under the state system.

The chairperson position became vacant after the tenure of Justice B. Manohar ended in October 2024. With the appointment of Ramachandra Huddar AOC Chief, the committee is expected to continue its role in maintaining transparency and fairness in admissions.

Judicial Career of Ramachandra Huddar

Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar was sworn in as an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on 24 January 2023. Later, he became a permanent judge on 8 January 2025.

He retired from the Karnataka High Court on 12 August 2025 after serving as a permanent judge. His judicial experience and administrative background made him a suitable choice for the AOC chairperson role.

Service Background and Experience

Ramachandra Huddar was born on 13 August 1963 and belongs to Gokak in Belgaum district of Karnataka. Before joining the High Court, he served as Principal District and Sessions Judge in Dharwad and Mysuru.

He also worked as Director of the Karnataka Judicial Academy in Bengaluru, where judicial officers receive professional training. In November 2025, he was also recommended for the post of Ethics Officer-cum-Ombudsman of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Role of the Admission Overseeing Committee

The Admission Overseeing Committee plays an important role in Karnataka’s professional education sector. It monitors the admission process to ensure rules are followed properly.

The committee is linked with professional institutions across the state and helps maintain transparency in admissions. The appointment of Ramachandra Huddar AOC Chief comes at a time when admission regulation remains an important issue in higher education.

Key Points About Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state. Under Article 217 of the Constitution of India, Additional Judges of High Courts are appointed by the President of India.

Permanent Judges of a High Court serve until the age of 62 years. The Karnataka Judicial Academy in Bengaluru is responsible for training judicial officers across the state.