Hyderabad, July 8 -- Despite completing three rounds of Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST) 2025 counselling, over 60 degree colleges in Telangana have failed to attract even a single student for the 2025-26 academic year, highlighting serious concerns over the demand and relevance of some institutions.

According to data released by the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), 64 colleges, including one government-run institution reported zero admissions. These colleges, mostly located in rural areas, account for a combined 20,260 unfilled seats.

Among the universities, Kakatiya University has the highest number of colleges with no admissions (22), followed by Mahatma Gandhi University (14 colleges), Osmania University (13 col...