Over 18,400 Gurukul seats filled in phase-I admissions in Telangana
The first phase of admissions for the 2026-27 academic year in Telangana has successfully filled over 18,400 seats in Gurukul institutions, achieving a 93.21% occupancy rate. The entrance exam saw participation from 39,052 students, with a notable attendance rate of 86.09%. The government aims to enhance these institutions into centers of national excellence for students from rural backgrounds.
- ▪A total of 18,401 seats were filled out of 19,740 available in Gurukul institutions.
- ▪The entrance exam was conducted on May 15, with 39,052 students participating.
- ▪MPC and BiPC streams recorded seat occupancies of 96.63% and 90%, respectively.
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More than 18,400 seats in Telangana Social Welfare Gurukul institutions have been filled during the first phase of admissions for the 2026-27 academic year, with overall seat occupancy touching 93.21%, according to the State government.The results of the entrance examination for admissions into Sainik Schools, Centres of Excellence, Non-COE and Vocational Junior Colleges under the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society were released on Friday by Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar at the State Secretariat here.Addressing the media, the Minister said 18,401 seats had been filled during phase-I admissions against the total availability of 19,740 seats across Gurukul institutions in the State, leaving only 1,339 seats vacant.The admission notification was…
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