Srinagar, June 1 -- As I walk through the corridors of higher education institutions and engage with students, faculty, and academic administrators, a painful reality dawns with sharper clarity each day-college admissions are witnessing a worrying decline. Unlike the previous generations, where securing a seat in a college was a dream and a matter of pride, today's youth seem disenchanted, disillusioned, and directionless after completing their higher secondary education. The once-vibrant aspiration to pursue a BA or BSc degree has diminished. But why? The decline in college admissions is not just a statistical concern-it is a deep social, economic, and psychological issue that needs immediate attention. As I introspect, multiple layers o...