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Bengaluru: The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) will distribute free laptops to SC/ST students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at its constituent colleges and the central campus.
This step is being taken to encourage admissions at the constituent colleges.
According to the details available from the university, 700 students have been identified as eligible to get free laptops. For the supply of laptops, the university has invited tenders.
The laptops will be distributed to the students once the procurement process is completed.
Students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at UBDTCE colleges in Davangere, Muddenahalli, Belagavi, Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Talakal will receive laptops.