Why are more institutes switching to co-educational system?
Several long-standing men's colleges in Chennai are transitioning to co-educational systems to meet changing student and parent preferences. Institutions like Pachaiyappa’s College and C. Kandaswami Naidu College are gradually introducing female enrollment in undergraduate and post-graduate programs.
Why it matters
This shift reflects a broader cultural and institutional move toward gender inclusivity in higher education within India, challenging traditional single-gender academic structures.
Two established colleges in Chennai are gearing up to welcome girls into their classrooms from this academic year, shedding the “male tag” attached to them over the decades.
The article reports on institutional policy changes using neutral language and quotes from college principals without taking a political stance.
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