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345 AICTE-Approved Technical Institutions Shut Down Over Three Years

345 AICTE-Approved Technical Institutions Shut Down Over Three Years

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THE BRIEF
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A total of 345 technical institutions approved by the AICTE have ceased operations over the last three years, with Maharashtra recording the highest number of closures.

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The trend highlights ongoing challenges in the technical education sector, including declining enrollment rates and the need for infrastructure modernization in regional colleges.

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Educational authorities are currently reviewing the impact of these closures on student placement and the overall availability of technical training programs across the country.