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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
No fee hike in Telangana engineering colleges for now: Counselling to begin under existing structure; govt to set up panel for fresh review
HYDERABAD: There will be no immediate increase in engineering colleges' fee in the state. The first phase of counselling, starting Saturday for admission to BE/B Tech courses, will proceed as per the existing fee structure. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday decided to set up a high-level official committee to fix parameters for fee hike. A separate GO constituting the committee and terms of reference, including the time frame to submit its report, is expected to be issued within a week. The revised fee for engineering colleges was scheduled to come into effect from the current academic year. But, for now, students have to pay the fee fixed by the Telangana Admissions and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) for 2022-23 academic year. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Sources told TOI that the govt may take a decision on the hike keeping in view its pending fee reimbursement commitments and expected onslaught from the Opposition and parents. Check irregularities in engg colleges: Students forum The TAFRC, headed by a retired high court judge, revises fee for professional courses such as BE/B Tech, MBA, MCA, M Tech, and MBBS every three years. The revision takes into account the audited income and expenditure statements submitted by private college managements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Honda ZR-V Full Hybrid. SUV Coupé Deportivo Honda Ver oferta Undo The last fee revision was done for the 2022-23 to 2024-25 academic years. A senior official said the CM is of the view that every aspect of colleges such as teaching standards, labs, buildings, etc., should be examined thoroughly, making it the basis for determining fees. The official cited the cases of Islamic Academy of Education vs Karnataka and PA Inamdar and Others vs Maharashtra regarding determination of fees, where Supreme Court held that facilities, labs, salaries, future plans of the college, and decisions taken to increase standards of the college should be taken into consideration. The govt also intends go through the earlier report submitted by the vigilance and enforcement department after inspection of colleges during the previous BRS govt. While welcoming the govt's decision, the Students' Protection Forum urged for stricter oversight to safeguard the interests of students and faculty. In a letter addressed to the CM, they raised concerns over irregularities in engineering colleges affiliated to JNTU-Hyderabad and autonomous institutions. The Forum alleged that many colleges submitted manipulated data in their Fact-Finding Committee (FFC) reports, particularly on infrastructure and faculty. It called for re-inspection of colleges, public disclosure of FFC reports from the last three academic years. They also highlighted exploitation of faculty, claiming that some colleges credited salaries temporarily for compliance and then forced them to return the amount.
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Private colleges told to file reports on 'stipend irregularities'
HYDERABAD: In response to complaints received from UG and PG medical interns against private medical colleges alleging irregularities in disbursement of stipend, the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) has directed all the private medical colleges in the state to file a report on the issue. The Committee, in a letter on May 30, said that it received complaints from UG and PG students admitted under the Convenor Quota (A-category) and Management Quota (B-category) in private medical colleges alleging that the colleges were engaged in serious irregularities in stipend disbursement, mental harassment and threatening the students, exploitative and non-transparent fee practices and withholding of certificates and documents. The TAFRC noted that the stipend amount was credited to the students' bank accounts and later withdrawn forcibly by the colleges. In addition, the students also alleged that some medical college authorities were abusing and threatening the students and withholding their documents and certificates. Taking cognisance of the issue, the TAFRC directed all the private medical institutions in the state to submit a detailed report on mental harassment faced by the students, exploitative and non-transparent fee practices as well as withholding of certificates and documents. In addition, the TAFRC also directed the private institutions to submit the details of stipend amount disbursed to students with authentic proof of monthly bank statements, reflecting the amount credited to the students' bank accounts.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EAPCET results out, still no clarity on engineering fee this year
Hyderabad: Even after the results of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (EAPCET) were announced, parents are still waiting for clarity on engineering fees at private colleges for the academic years 2025–26 and 2027–28, as the govt has not yet finalised the process of revising fees. The process may take some time, as the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC), which oversees admissions and fee structures, has been asked by the govt to explain why only a few colleges were allowed to increase fees by over 70%, while others continue to offer courses at a minimum fee of around Rs 35,000 to Rs 45,000. "About 10 to 15 colleges were granted permission to raise fees by over 70% based on the financial documents they submitted. Some of these colleges have even exceeded the Rs 2 lakh mark per year," a source said. Parents have expressed concern, saying the govt should have finalised the fee structure before announcing the EAPCET results . Choosing a college becomes difficult without knowing the costs involved. "My son took various entrance exams and secured a decent rank in the Telangana EAPCET, but I'm worried that fees might increase exponentially this year. It would have been much better if the fee structure had been announced by now," said Kishan B, a parent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Meanwhile, senior officials in the education department have questioned how some colleges are still able to offer courses at the minimum fee. They have raised concerns about whether these institutions are compromising on quality or simply managing to provide education at an affordable cost. "TAFRC has been asked to look into these issues and provide fresh recommendations," said an official. On the other hand, college managements have voiced concerns that students may start considering institutions in other states. "Only those who rely on fee reimbursement schemes will wait. Others have better options elsewhere, especially since fees in many colleges here will exceed Rs 1 lakh starting this year," said KVK Rao, general secretary of the All India Self-Financing Technical Institutions Federation. He added that fee revisions are based on audited financials submitted by colleges, many of which have shown significant investments in infrastructure in recent years to justify higher fees.
