The comprehensive study delves into the challenges faced by Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Karnataka's higher education system. It underscores the transformative potential of education in addressing societal disparities. Despite India's extensive education system, SCs encounter persistent exclusion, notably in rural areas, resulting in lower enrollment ratios. It encompasses understanding disparities, evaluating institutional roles, documenting socio-economic conditions, identifying access barriers, and proposing policy interventions. Through a diverse selection of higher education institutions across key Karnataka cities, the research explores the multifaceted challenges confronted by SC students. The book presents a thorough analysis and offers recommendations to foster greater inclusion and advance social justice within higher education.