1 year ago
DOST Sees 20% Dip in Degree Seats Allotted
Fewer students were given seats in colleges in Telangana this year.
This is because the government wants to give seats only to students from the local area.
Last year, more people got a place than this year.
The education authorities will let students from other areas apply for spots that are still open later on.
DOST first phase counselling saw a 20% drop in allotments.
60,436 seats were allotted in 2025, compared to 76,290 in 2024.
89,572 candidates registered for DOST in 2025; 65,191 gave web options.
Commerce and life sciences courses are in high demand.
Seats are available to non-local candidates in spot admissions.
- Who
- Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST), Telangana govt.
- What
- Decreased degree seat allotment due to local student seat reservation policy.
- Where
- Telangana
- When
- First phase of DOST counselling in 2025 compared to 2024
- Why
- Implementation of 'only locals' policy
Key facts
- Program
- Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST)
- Phase 1 Allotment (2024)
- 76,290 Seats
- Phase 1 Allotment (2025)
- 60,436 Seats
- Total Registered Candidates
- 89,572 (2025)
- Total Web Options
- 65,191 (2025)
- Nizam College Seat Fill
- 97.74%
- Total Seats Available
- 371,096
