The AICTE has reported that 58 engineering and technical colleges across India were closed during the 2025–26 academic year under progressive closure rules. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra recorded the highest numbers. The regulator said closures were due to low enrolment, faculty shortages, and infrastructure non-compliance, while existing students will be allowed to complete their degrees.
New Delhi, July 5: Over 55 engineering colleges across the country were shut down during the 2025–26 academic year for various reasons, although existing students will be allowed to complete their degrees, according to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
"A total of 58 engineering and technical colleges were closed progressively during 2025–26. Progressive closure means institute cannot admit the students for the first year during the academic year for which progressive closure is granted. However, the existing students will continue," a senior AICTE official told.
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The AICTE, the statutory national-level apex advisory body and regulator for technical education in India, oversees programmes in engineering, architecture, management and pharmacy, ensuring quality assurance, maintenance of standards and coordinated development.
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