Why do over 70% of UG seats remain vacant in state-run colleges of West Bengal?
Over 70% of undergraduate seats in West Bengal’s state-run colleges remain vacant after two counselling rounds, with only 28.81% seats filled. Officials cite delays due to the OBC quota issue, centralised admissions, and declining interest in conventional subjects. Many students shifted to private or autonomous colleges amid uncertainty, raising concerns over accessibility and the future of public-funded higher education.
Over 70% of undergraduate seats in West Bengal’s state-run colleges remain vacant after two counselling rounds, with only 28.81% seats filled. Officials cite delays due to the OBC quota issue, centralised admissions, and declining interest in conventional subjects. Many students shifted to private or autonomous colleges amid uncertainty, raising concerns over accessibility and the future of public-funded higher education.
