Academic council allows three govt. degree colleges to close B.A. programmes
Mangalore University's Academic Council has approved the closure of several B.A. programmes across three government colleges due to low student enrollment. The council also introduced new apprenticeship-embedded degree programmes in banking and logistics to improve employability.
Why it matters
It reflects the shifting demand in higher education away from traditional humanities toward vocational and industry-aligned courses.
The Academic Council of Mangalore University, at its meeting on Monday, approved the closure of three Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes in three government first-grade colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts from the academic year 2026-27.
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