The bifurcation of the state has also contributed to the crisis of the colleges. A lot of doubts exist regarding the availability of opportunities in the divided state. “There are a total of 620 B.Ed. and 822 D.Ed. colleges in the state. Many colleges might not get students because of the uncertainty looming over teaching jobs in the bifurcated state,” an education department official said to Times of India.

Now that the political uncertainties are over, AICTE is waiting for the permission from state government to finalize on the closure. K Ramadas, a management representative said, “We heaved a sigh of relief as many colleges are running in huge losses and are in no position to continue when there is so much political uncertainty with new states coming into being. The apex court order has been a relief to us.”

“MBA and MCA colleges in the twin states will close down by the dozens, while engineering colleges are expected to drastically cut down on their intake for information technology and electronics (IT) and electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) courses,” adds Ramadas.

AICTE regional officer-cum-deputy director Saroj Kumar Jena said that they were going to issue the notice inviting closures and opening of colleges soon. “We expect institutions to seek closure and reduce seats, but a clear picture will emerge only after the notification is issued,” he adds.

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