By M.Ilyas
PESHAWAR- The Peshawar University, the largest educational institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has witnessed a substantial decrease in enrollment within its BS programs. According to reliable sources within the university, the four-year BS program has experienced a staggering reduction of over fifty percent. Reports indicate that various factors may be contributing to this decline, including potential fee hikes and recurrent protests by university staff. The dip in admissions, deemed as disheartening and alarming by university officials, marks a significant setback for the renowned institution. With a capacity to accommodate 6,000 students annually across its 53 departments, Peshawar University has observed a stark decline in admissions, with less than half of the expected student intake this academic year. Shockingly, ten departments report zero admissions, highlighting the severity of the situation.Among the affected departments are Pashto, Persian, Philosophy, Gender Studies, History, and Social Work, where not a single student has enrolled. The ramifications of this decline are substantial, with an estimated annual financial loss of 18 crore rupees projected for the university due to the fifty percent reduction in admissions. Dr. Amjad Amin, Treasurer of Jamia Peshawar, attributed the decline in admissions partially to fee increments, indicating a rise from the previous 72 thousand rupees. The financial strain exacerbated by the reduction in admissions threatens to deepen the university’s existing budget deficit. The decline in enrollment at Peshawar University underscores the pressing need for comprehensive solutions to address the underlying challenges and uphold the institution’s academic excellence and accessibility for aspiring students.
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