The Andhra Pradesh government has implemented a major revision to its student quota policy for the 2025 academic year. The newly issued directive reserves the entire 15 percent non-local quota in professional education courses—such as engineering, degree, and vocational programs—exclusively for Andhra Pradesh students, eliminating the eligibility of Telangana students under this category.
This decision follows ten years since the bifurcation of the united Andhra Pradesh. With the state operating independently for a decade, the Higher Education Department has moved to revise admission norms. On Monday, Secretary of Higher Education Kona Shashidhar issued three formal orders redefining local and non-local student classifications for entrance exams and course admissions.
Previously, 85 percent of convener quota seats were reserved for local candidates, while the remaining 15 percent could be filled by non-local students, including those from Telangana. However, Telangana had earlier barred Andhra Pradesh students from its quota seats. Andhra Pradesh has now reciprocated, closing access to Telangana students under the same provision.
Local eligibility within Andhra Pradesh is defined through two regions: the Andhra University region and the Sri Venkateswara University region. For a decade post-bifurcation, a third region—Osmania University—was also part of the admission framework. That provision has now been revoked, leaving only the two AP-based regions to determine local status for admissions.
This policy shift ensures that admissions to higher education institutions in Andhra Pradesh are prioritized for local students, aligning with the post-bifurcation educational mandate and promoting equitable access to academic resources for the state’s residents.
FAQs
1. What changes were made to the Andhra Pradesh student quota in 2025?
The 15% non-local quota in professional course admissions has been reserved exclusively for students from Andhra Pradesh.
2. Can Telangana students still apply under any quota in AP?
No, Telangana students are no longer eligible under the non-local quota in Andhra Pradesh institutions.
3. Who is responsible for issuing the new orders?
Kona Shashidhar, Secretary of Higher Education, Andhra Pradesh, issued the new policy orders.
4. What regions now determine local eligibility in Andhra Pradesh?
Only the Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara University regions are used to determine local status.
5. Why was the Osmania University region removed from AP’s admission framework?
It was part of the transitional arrangement post-bifurcation and has now been removed to reflect Andhra Pradesh’s updated admission criteria.
Conclusion:
The Andhra Pradesh student quota 2025 reform reflects a strategic alignment of education policy to prioritize local students in the state’s professional institutions. By eliminating the non-local quota access for Telangana students, Andhra Pradesh strengthens its post-bifurcation autonomy and ensures equitable opportunities for its youth.
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Disclaimer:
This article is based on official orders issued by the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Department. Readers should consult with official admission authorities or university portals for detailed and current guidance.
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