Swathes of engineering institutions have been closed in India over the last academic year due to declining demand and increased global competition, with more than 950 courses discontinued.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has confirmed the closure of 58 engineering and technical colleges in 2025-26.
Existing students will be able to complete their degrees, but first-year students will no longer be admitted.
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh were the parts of the country that saw the most closures.
The AICTE cited low student admissions, a shortage of qualified faculty, and infrastructure problems as reasons behind the shutdowns.
