Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Derlakatte Govt PU College Converts to All-Women Institution
The Govt PU College in Derlakatte, which used to have both male and female students, is now only for girls.
This change happened because not many boys were signing up, and the locals wanted an all-girls school.
The college started in 2022 and has about 50 students currently.
The decision was made by the school officials and the college development committee.
They also plan to add science courses in the future.
This change makes it the first all-women's government PU college in the Ullal taluk.
Govt PU College in Derlakatte is now an all-women's college.
The decision was made due to low male student admissions and local demand.
The college started in 2022 and currently has about 50 students in arts and commerce.
The college is the first women's govt PU college in Ullal taluk.
The second year will continue with male students this academic year.
- Who
- The Govt PU College in Derlakatte, local officials, and the college development committee.
- What
- The Govt PU College in Derlakatte converted into an all-women institution.
- When
- The conversion started this academic year.
- Where
- Derlakatte, Dakshina Kannada district, India.
- Why
- Due to low male student admissions and a demand from locals.
- Location
- Derlakatte
- New Status
- All-women's college
- Current Courses
- Arts and commerce
- College start year
- 2022
- Approximate student count
- 50