PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 6 -- The future of four newly established government degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh remains uncertain after state universities declined to operate them, citing the absence of financial grants from the state government as the main obstacle.

The move has raised concerns over the state's plan to start 71 new government degree colleges in the 2025-26 academic session, including one in Prayagraj. Construction of 46 out of 48 new institutions has already been completed, and admissions were scheduled to begin on July 1. Two colleges are still under construction.

Earlier, the state had also planned to convert 23 university-affiliated colleges into government-run institutions. Teaching staff appointments were finalised for 69 o...