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J&K sees 18% surge in first‑year college admissions despite new‑college hurdles
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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Kashmir Life reports an 18% increase in first‑year college enrolments in Jammu and Kashmir, even as newly‑opened colleges grapple with operational challenges.
Kashmir Life has documented an 18 percent rise in first‑year college admissions across Jammu and Kashmir during the latest enrollment cycle. The data, released by the regional newspaper, indicates a notable upward trend in higher‑education participation despite a backdrop of institutional difficulties.
The increase comes at a time when several newly established colleges in the region are confronting logistical and administrative hurdles, including staffing shortages, infrastructure gaps, and accreditation delays. These challenges have raised concerns about the capacity of fresh institutions to accommodate growing student numbers.
Education officials suggest that the surge reflects sustained demand for tertiary education among the youth, as families continue to prioritize academic advancement despite the operational constraints faced by newer campuses. The trend may prompt policymakers to address resource allocation and support mechanisms for emerging colleges to sustain the momentum.
The increase comes at a time when several newly established colleges in the region are confronting logistical and administrative hurdles, including staffing shortages, infrastructure gaps, and accreditation delays. These challenges have raised concerns about the capacity of fresh institutions to accommodate growing student numbers.
Education officials suggest that the surge reflects sustained demand for tertiary education among the youth, as families continue to prioritize academic advancement despite the operational constraints faced by newer campuses. The trend may prompt policymakers to address resource allocation and support mechanisms for emerging colleges to sustain the momentum.