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Half of Telangana Degree Seats Unfilled, DOST Data Shows
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:40 AM
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Data from the Department of Science and Technology shows that 51% of degree seats in Telangana are still vacant, raising concerns about higher education access.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) released special phase data indicating that more than half of the available degree seats in Telangana remain unfilled. According to the figures, 51% of the seats are vacant, a figure that has prompted discussions among policymakers and education stakeholders.
The data, which covers the latest admission cycle, highlights a significant gap between the number of seats offered and those actually taken by students. Analysts suggest that factors such as limited awareness, financial constraints, and competition from private institutions may be contributing to the high vacancy rate.
The Telangana government has announced plans to investigate the underlying causes and to implement measures aimed at improving seat utilisation. These steps are expected to include outreach programmes, scholarship incentives, and a review of admission processes.
Higher education experts warn that prolonged vacancies could impact the overall quality of education and the state's ability to produce skilled graduates. The government’s response will be closely monitored by both students and academic bodies.
The DOST data will be updated regularly, and stakeholders are urged to use the information to address the issue promptly.
The data, which covers the latest admission cycle, highlights a significant gap between the number of seats offered and those actually taken by students. Analysts suggest that factors such as limited awareness, financial constraints, and competition from private institutions may be contributing to the high vacancy rate.
The Telangana government has announced plans to investigate the underlying causes and to implement measures aimed at improving seat utilisation. These steps are expected to include outreach programmes, scholarship incentives, and a review of admission processes.
Higher education experts warn that prolonged vacancies could impact the overall quality of education and the state's ability to produce skilled graduates. The government’s response will be closely monitored by both students and academic bodies.
The DOST data will be updated regularly, and stakeholders are urged to use the information to address the issue promptly.