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**Telangana Students Face Uncertain Future as Access to A.P. Sainik Schools Threatened**

**Hyderabad, India – May 13, 2025** – Thousands of students in Telangana are facing uncertainty after the Ministry of Defence and Andhra Pradesh government are reportedly considering ending local status for Telangana students in A.P. Sainik Schools. This change, coming ten years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the creation of Telangana, could jeopardize the educational opportunities for approximately 20,000 aspirants who have already taken the Sainik School entrance exam.

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has issued a strong appeal to the Central government and the Andhra Pradesh government to allow Telangana students to retain their local status in A.P. Sainik Schools until a dedicated Sainik School is established in Telangana. Prabhakar argued that while the removal of local status in other professional courses hasn’t significantly impacted students due to a sufficient number of colleges in both states, the lack of a Sainik School in Telangana leaves students uniquely disadvantaged.

“The students should not be punished for a delayed policy decision by the Central government” he said.

Currently, almost every other state in India has its own Sainik School.

The issue has also gained traction at the national level. BJP MP from Medak, M Raghunandan Rao, has taken up the cause, submitting a representation to the Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, urging for the continuation of eligibility for Telangana students in A.P. Sainik Schools.

The situation highlights the ongoing challenges related to resource allocation and educational access following the state’s bifurcation. The debate continues, with stakeholders seeking a solution that ensures fair opportunities for Telangana students seeking a quality education in Sainik Schools.

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