RJD MP Sudhakar writes to guv against college allocation system
In a letter addressed to governor on Thursday, Singh wrote the new system randomly allots colleges — resembling a lottery mechanism — resulting in students being placed in institutions located 50 to 70 kilometers away from their homes, imposing a significant financial and logistical burden.
Singh pointed out that colleges in rural and semi-urban areas were originally established to provide accessible and affordable education to local students.
The MP also warned that the new process is having a cascading effect on academic quality. "Classrooms are empty, students are appearing in exams without attending classes, and teachers are compelled to pass students without teaching them," he stated.
He urged the governor to conduct a high-level review of the system and ensure that college allocations prioritize proximity to students' residences.
Expressing hope, Singh said the governor's timely and fair intervention can safeguard the future of lakhs of students.
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