LNMU Faces Seat Shortage in Zoology and Hindi as Admissions Soar for 2025

Surge in Demand: Zoology and Hindi Seats in High Demand at LNMU

Things are heating up at Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) as the 2025 admission cycle arrives. Thousands of students are eyeing coveted spots in BSc and BA programs. But a huge spike in popularity for two disciplines—Zoology and Hindi—means hopeful students are likely staring at fierce competition and a serious seat shortage.

LNMU sits at the heart of Bihar’s education scene, with over 30,000 BSc seats and a jaw-dropping 147,768 BA seats scattered across its many affiliated colleges. While these totals seem reassuring, the real issue emerges when you zoom in on specific subjects. Courses like Zoology and Hindi attract far more applicants than there are places. By the time counseling rolls around, seats in these departments become scarce, leaving high-merit students worried.

Why this rush for Zoology? Thanks to the growing attraction of science careers—think medical, research, or government jobs—the subject has earned a prized reputation among both students and parents. The result? Zoology classrooms fill up early. Hindi, too, is fighting for attention. It’s a favorite for students targeting government or teaching jobs, where expertise in the national language brings perks.

Contrasting Scenes: What About Maithili, Urdu, and English?

The picture isn’t the same everywhere. In disciplines like Maithili, Urdu, and English, the pressure cooker isn’t nearly as intense. While applicants for these subjects are steady, most years don’t see the stampede experienced by Zoology or Hindi. Maithili and Urdu specialists remain in demand for academic and cultural roles, but the applicant pool is naturally smaller. English, though widely popular, is spread out across more colleges and tends to escape the worst of the bottlenecks seen in Hindi and Zoology.

LNMU’s admission process isn’t just about numbers. The university sticks to Bihar’s reservation policy: SC candidates get 20% of seats, ST just 2%, EBC make up a hefty 25%, while BCs claim 18%. This reshuffling means general category seats further shrink in oversubscribed courses, making the path even trickier for everyone involved.

• Zoology and Hindi seats fill up first, with waiting lists quickly growing.
• Programs like Maithili, Urdu, and English face different trends—often fewer applicants competing for the same seats.
• Reservation quotas mean merit alone doesn’t guarantee entry, especially in in-demand subjects.

With demand showing no signs of slowing down and new career paths opening up, LNMU might have to rethink how it distributes seats and manages admissions in the coming years. Until then, for students vying for Zoology and Hindi, smart preparation—and a backup plan—look more important than ever.