The DOST 2026 second-phase seat allotment results have been announced, with 52,302 students securing provisional admissions. Commerce remained the most preferred stream, while candidates have been asked to complete online self-reporting before participating in the next admission phase.
Telangana’s Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes received a poor response during the first phase of DOST counselling, with around 55 colleges recording zero admissions. Experts and colleges cited inadequate industry partnerships, limited apprenticeship opportunities and concerns over practical learning as major reasons.