Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department has released the final list of candidates for the upcoming student union elections in Odisha. 

As per the final list, a total of 6,362 candidates are set to contest across 347 colleges in the state.

According to the data released by the department, a total of 8,370 nomination papers were filed for the elections. Of these, 1,196 nominations were rejected, while 7,174 candidates were declared eligible to contest.

Following the scrutiny process, altogether 405 candidates withdrew their nominations. After the withdrawal deadline, the final number of candidates remaining in the fray stood at 6,362.

The candidates will contest for various posts in student union elections across the participating colleges.

With the final candidate list now published, election-related activities are expected to intensify on college campuses. The announcement has set the stage for a keen contest among candidates vying for student leadership positions across Odisha.

The student union elections are being closely watched, as political activities and campaigning gather momentum in colleges across the state.

Notably, the student union polls in colleges and universities across the state are scheduled to be held on October 15. The results will be declared on the same day.