A concerning trend has emerged in Bhubaneswar, where 39 subjects offered by 35 colleges have reported zero admissions for the 2023-24 academic session. Subjects such as mathematics and English top the list, indicating a lack of interest among students. Colleges from eight districts are affected, with Cuttack reporting the highest number of subjects with zero admissions. The lack of trained teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and students’ fear of low marks in certain subjects are cited as reasons for this decline. Some colleges are facing closure due to the persistent issue of zero admissions.