Government junior colleges in Telangana witness sharp decline in admissions

In a significant decline, the government junior colleges (GJCs) in Telangana State have witnessed a drop in admissions for the academic year 2024-25. Out of a total of 1.75 lakh seat intake in 423 GJCs, only 80,000 students enrolled, indicating a drop of close to 5,000 in comparison with the previous academic year.

Admissions are expected to further decrease as the exit option for students seeking admissions to the government residential junior colleges is yet to be provided. The option allows



students to exit from the GJCs and enrol in the welfare residential junior colleges, in case they secure admission.

Last year, 84,967 students enrolled in the first-year Intermediate streams of the GJCs and only 69,953 appeared for the Intermediate public examinations, reflecting drop in admissions and registration for the exams. Like last year, officials are anticipating at least 10,000 drop in admissions, which is scheduled to conclude on August 20. The drop in admissions is attributed to several factors.