Degree college for hearing-impaired students to open in Bapatla

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to establish a Government Degree College for hearing-impaired students in Bapatla, commencing from the 2026-27 academic year. This move comes after decades of success by the Government Residential School and Junior College for Hearing-Impaired Students at Vedullapalli, which has produced professionals across various fields.

The new college will initially offer 30 seats for B.Com. (Computer Applications) and Artificial Intelligence certification courses, with plans to expand to other degree programs. The initiative aims to address the lack of higher education opportunities for hearing-impaired students, who currently face challenges due to the absence of a government degree college.

The school's principal and district collector expressed confidence in the students' abilities and commitment to fulfilling their dreams beyond academics.

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