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Government Initiatives Lift Junior College Admissions in Tirupati District
More students are joining government junior colleges in Tirupati district.
Admissions rose from 2,642 to 2,910 students in one year.
Officials say free meals make it easier for students to stay at college during lunchtime.
Students also receive free textbooks, notebooks and records.
Some average-performing students get SANKALP study material and extra study hours.
Classrooms have received interactive flat panel boards.
These changes are intended to improve teaching and exam results.
A lecturers’ association representative said better attendance and pass percentages may also be attracting students.
Admissions are still continuing.
Government junior college admissions rose from 2,642 to 2,910 in Tirupati district between 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Overall admissions across the district’s listed junior-college and other institutions increased from 4,942 to 5,442.
Free meals have been provided since January 2025 under the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meals Scheme.
Students receive free textbooks, notebooks, records and SANKALP study material with remedial support.
Officials and lecturers’ association representatives also cited improved infrastructure, attendance, teaching and pass percentages.
- Who
- Students enrolling in government junior colleges and other listed institutions in Tirupati district.
- What
- Admissions to government junior colleges increased by 268 students, or about 10 per cent, in 2026-27.
- Where
- Tirupati district.
- When
- The comparison covers the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years; current-year admissions are still continuing.
- Why
- Officials and lecturers’ representatives attributed the increase to free meals, learning materials, academic support, infrastructure improvements, better attendance and improved pass percentages.
Key facts
- Government junior college admissions
- 2,910 students in 2026-27, compared with 2,642 in 2025-26.
- Increase
- 268 students, described as a 10 per cent rise.
- Overall admissions
- Admissions across the district’s listed institutions rose from 4,942 to 5,442.
- Institutions
- The number of institutions increased from 74 to 76.
- Meal scheme
- Free meals have been provided since January 2025 under the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meals Scheme.
- Learning materials
- Free textbooks, notebooks and records have been provided since 2024-25 under the Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyamitra Scheme.
- Additional support
- SANKALP materials, remedial schedules and special study hours are provided to average-performing students.
Quotes
Dr D. Gopal Reddy
Regional inspection officer, Tirupati district
“The initiatives were aimed at improving both enrolment and academic performance. The rise in admissions in government junior colleges showed the response to the measures taken by the department, he said.”
thehansindia.com
“Free meals under the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meals Scheme have been provided since January 2025, helping students stay in college during lunch hours and continue their studies.”
deccanchronicle.com
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