Degree college for hearing-impaired students to open in Bapatla
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the establishment of a degree college for hearing-impaired students in Bapatla, starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This initiative aims to provide higher education opportunities for students who previously faced limited options after completing their intermediate studies.
Why it matters
It addresses a critical gap in inclusive education, enabling students with disabilities to pursue professional careers and economic independence.
For decades, the Government Residential School and Junior College for Hearing-Impaired Students at Vedullapalli in Bapatla has quietly transformed lives. Students who communicate through sign language have gone on to become engineers, clerks, registration officials and skilled professionals. Now, the Andhra Pradesh government has promised to introduce another chapter in their lives by opening a degree college for them.
The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on July 23, approved the establishment of a Government Degree College for hearing-impaired students from the 2026-27 academic year . The college will begin with 30 seats for B.Com. (Computer Applications) along with Artificial Intelligence certification courses. More degree programmes, including B.A., B.Com. and B.Sc., have also been proposed.
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