Hello Suhasa,

Overseas citizen of india(OCI) cardholders are generally ineligible for reservation benefits under Article 371J, as per the Karnataka high court ruling. However eligibility for the Kannada medium quota may depend on specific criteria set by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). its advisable to consult the latest KEA guidelines or contact them directly for accurate information regarding your eligibility.

No, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders are generally not eligible for the Kannada quota in Karnataka. The Kannada quota (also known as the Kannada Medium or Kannada Language quota) is specifically reserved for Indian citizens who:

Studied in Kannada medium for at least 10 years (including 10th standard) OR

Are from the border areas of Karnataka.