Guna PG College Seats Full; Students Denied Admission Submit Memorandum

Admission Crisis at Guna PG College

Students seeking admission to postgraduate (PG) courses at Guna PG College and other district colleges have been left disheartened due to the unavailability of seats in key subjects. Led by the student organization Democratic Students Organization (DSO), these students submitted a memorandum to the College Principal, expressing their concerns about their academic future.

Additional Counselling Phase Underway

The Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has initiated an additional counselling phase for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate classes for the academic session 2026-27. This phase, operating on a 'first-come, first-served' basis, is scheduled from August 10 to August 14, 2026. The aim is to accommodate students who have not yet been able to secure admission.

Popular Subjects Reach Capacity

According to the memorandum submitted by the affected students, all major subjects at the college have reached their seating capacity. This includes postgraduate courses in subjects such as Hindi, History, Political Science, Zoology, and Botany. Similarly, there are no available seats for admission in these subjects at the undergraduate level.

Concerns Over Academic Disruption

Students expressed distress over their inability to choose subjects of their interest, asserting it as their right. They fear this situation will disrupt their studies and hinder their ability to chart their career paths. The students also highlighted that regular classes have not yet commenced, despite the first week of August having passed.

Non-Academic Duties Hamper Teaching

Upon visiting the college for classes, students are encountering the absence of teachers. A primary reason cited for this is the deployment of a significant number of teachers for non-academic tasks, including the processing of admission forms, collection of examination forms, and invigilation duties during examinations. This engagement in administrative and examination-related work is preventing teachers from focusing on teaching.

DSO Demands Immediate Action

Officials from the DSO have urged the Principal to increase the number of seats or arrange for alternative solutions urgently, considering the students' future. They emphasized the need for a mechanism that allows more students to gain admission in their preferred subjects and continue their education without interruption. Hundreds of students were present during the submission of the memorandum, bringing their grievances to light.