Anbumani claims 43% seats vacant in T.N. government arts and science colleges due to falling standards
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has raised concerns over a 43% vacancy rate in Tamil Nadu's government arts and science colleges. He attributes the low enrollment to declining educational standards caused by a failure to fill thousands of teaching and non-teaching positions.
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This highlights systemic issues in public higher education infrastructure and the potential shift of students toward private institutions due to perceived quality gaps.
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday (June 25, 2026) expressed concern over the sharp fall in admissions to government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu, claiming that 43% of seats remain vacant this year.
The article focuses on a critique of government policy from an opposition political figure, emphasizing systemic failures in public services.
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