The Department of Higher Education is a government department of the Government of Karnataka tasked with the governance of higher education in the state of Karnataka, India. Its purview includes policy development, oversight of government-funded and government-aided institutions, and liaison with universities in the state.
The Department of Higher Education in Karnataka was established in 2006 to oversee and regulate higher education institutions in the state. It has evolved significantly over the ensuing years and its sub-departments include:
The elected official who has oversight of the department is responsible to the Karnataka Legislature, and is called the Minister of Higher Education. The following individuals have served in this role: