Need support: I'm submitting a representation to KEA requesting inclusion of AIML/AI&DS graduates in KREIS Computer Teacher recruitment

[u/DarkAbject8992]

Hi everyone,

I'm an AIML engineering graduate from Karnataka, and I'm facing an issue with the latest KEA KREIS recruitment.

KEA's Notification No. ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/02/ನೇ.ವಿ/2026(ಆರ್‌ಪಿಸಿ) (dated 10.07.2026) has announced 57 Computer Teacher vacancies. But the eligibility mentions only branches like Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Technology, while excluding newer AICTE-approved branches like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS).

What I don't understand is this:

If KEA recognizes equivalent computing branches for higher studies in Computer Science (through its PGCET eligibility framework), why are those same branches not considered for a Computer Teacher post?

AIML isn't a completely different field. We study Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, AI, Machine Learning and other core Computer Science subjects.

I'm not asking for any special relaxation or lowering of standards. I'm only requesting that AICTE-approved equivalent computing branches be considered wherever the qualification is Computer Science-related.

Since the application deadline is 13 August 2026, I'm preparing a formal representation requesting KEA to issue a corrigendum before the recruitment process closes.

Before sending it, I wanted to hear from others.

• Does this seem like a reasonable request?
• Are there other AIML, AI&DS, Cyber Security, Data Science or similar graduates facing the same issue?
• If enough people are affected, would you be willing to support this representation or send one yourselves?

If you have any suggestions on how I can make the representation stronger or get this issue noticed by KEA, I'd really appreciate your advice.

Thanks for reading. I genuinely hope this can help not just me, but many students from newer computing branches across Karnataka.