Pre-university colleges in Mangaluru have reopened, yet attendance remains low as hostel allotments for government-run accommodations have not been issued. Principals, particularly from government and aided institutions, report that students from SC/ST and other backward communities, arriving from various districts, are unable to join classes due to this delay. Vanita Devadiga, principal of the Govt PU College for Women in Balmatta, stated that only 450 students have enrolled against a target of 500, with many not reporting due to the lack of hostel facilities. The financial burden of private accommodations, which start at around ₹5,000 per month, makes it difficult for many families. The situation is reminiscent of last year when numerous students discontinued their courses for the same reason. Another principal emphasized that admissions are stalled as students hesitate to confirm enrollment without guaranteed hostel placements. Suresh Adiga from the social welfare department acknowledged that the hostel application process has just begun and allotments are based on students' marks, underscoring the rising demand for hostel facilities and the urgent need for additional accommodations.