Yes, the requirement for caste certificates varies between states in India. In **Maharashtra**, students seeking admission under reserved categories like SC (Scheduled Caste) must provide both a **Caste Certificate** and a **Caste Validity Certificate**. The **Caste Validity Certificate** serves as proof that the caste certificate is genuine and verified by the state’s authorities, ensuring no misuse of reservation benefits.

However, in **Karnataka**, only the **Caste Certificate** is generally required for admission under reserved categories like SC, ST, and OBC. The caste certificate, issued by the relevant authorities (typically the Tehsildar), is sufficient to avail benefits under the reservation system. Karnataka does not have a mandatory requirement for a **Caste Validity Certificate** like Maharashtra. This difference in procedure is due to variations in how states manage the verification and validation of caste-based reservations.

For students applying through SC quota in Karnataka, ensuring they have the correct **Caste Certificate** issued by the state government is enough to claim reservation benefits in educational institutions.

However, it’s always important to check specific admission guidelines as they may vary for different institutions or exams.

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Yes, Karnataka would be needing Caste Certificate for admission under SC/ST/OBC quota as well in general. There isn't a separate caste validity process in Karnataka whereas in Maharashtra, one also needs to go through the whole process of a caste validity certificate to prove the authenticity of a caste claim. The caste certificate issued by the Tehsildar or other competent authorities is sufficient for purposes of admission and other benefits of reservation in Karnataka.

The caste certificate in Karnataka is utilized to prove the affirmation of the candidate for reserved categories in educational and government service benefits. It also helps in making sure that the individual falls into a scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, or other backward classes.

However, for students who are applying under the All India Quota (like NEET, JEE, etc.), they have to ensure that the caste certificate issued is in the national format prescribed by the concerned authorities. For central government recognition, the caste certificates should be valid and recognized.

Thus, while Maharashtra demands both Caste Certificate and Caste Validity Certificate, Karnataka hardly requires any caste certificate for the state-level admissions.

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Indeed, you are right. A Caste Validity Certificate is required in Maharashtra in order to be admitted under the SC quota and other protected categories. After confirming the veracity of the caste claim, it is granted.

But in Karnataka, all that's needed to be eligible for benefits and admission under the SC/ST/OBC categories is a Caste Certificate. Unlike Maharashtra, Karnataka does not require a separate Caste Validity Certificate.

This variant is a part of the regional variations that apply to caste-based reservations, each state having its own set of regulations and procedu res.