PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 22 -- Nearly two-thirds of diploma in elementary education (DElEd) seats in Uttar Pradesh remain unfilled for the 2025 academic session, even after two rounds of admissions.

Data from the Prayagraj-based Examination Regulatory Authority shows only 82,095 candidates secured admission against 2,39,500 available seats after the second phase deadline on Saturday, leaving around 1.57 lakh seats vacant.

Of the total seats, 10,600 are in 67 district institutes of education and training, while the remaining 2,28,900 are distributed across 3,304 private and minority colleges. Though 86,046 candidates were allotted institutions, only 82,095 completed the admission process. Training institutes have been directed to complete online ...