According to statistics available with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), as many as 122 private engineering colleges have opted for 'progressive closure' since 2016. If a college goes for 'progressive closure' in an academic year, it means the institution cannot admit students anymore. However, the students of the previous batches continue their studies till the completion of their courses. Most of these colleges are in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana.
