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New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana HC refers engineering college fee pleas to CJ's bench
HYDERABAD: In a significant development regarding the fee hike issue in private engineering colleges, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court has directed the registry to place the petitions before the chief justice's bench. The judge observed that due to conflicting interim orders previously issued by two single-judge benches, it would be inappropriate for chief justice to proceed with the matter. The issue stems from the GO 26, mandating that private engineering colleges should continue with the old fee structure for the academic year 2025-26. This decision came despite the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) recommending revised fee structures. Challenging the government's order, Avanthi Engineering College and other institutions filed petitions in the High Court, arguing that the state's decision to reject TAFRC's recommendations was unjustified. During the hearing on Monday, Justice Vijaysen Reddy noted that in earlier petitions, two different single-judge benches had issued contradictory interim orders, one allowing the fee hike and the other denying it. Considering this, he deemed it appropriate to refer the matter to the Chief Justice for a consolidated decision. Appearing for the petitioners, advocate Tarun G Reddy argued that the college had accepted the revised fee registered by TAFRC, which was lower than their original proposal. On behalf of the state, Special Government Pleader Rahul Reddy contended that no formal proposal had been received from TAFRC regarding a fee hike and cited previous court orders in favor of CBIT (Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology) as an example of the ongoing legal complexity. He also mentioned that several other colleges had filed petitions, and comprehensive interim orders were issued denying immediate fee increases. After hearing both sides, Justice Vijaysen Reddy stated that issuing any directions at this stage would not be appropriate and emphasized that the matter required a unified decision from the Chief Justice's bench. The registry has been instructed accordingly.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
No fee hike for professional courses this year in Telangana
HYDERABAD: The Telangana govt on Monday issued a GO stating that there will be no fee hike for professional courses for the academic year 2025-26. The decision was based on the recommendations submitted by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC). The committee made three recommendations, of which one suggests that the existing fee structure fixed for the 2022-25 block period should continue until a new committee is constituted to review and revise fee parameters. "The govt may appoint a committee of officers to examine the parameters for fee fixation and suggest revised criteria for private unaided professional colleges, after studying processes in other states and taking into account relevant Supreme Court and high court rulings," the committee stated. It also noted that the fee proposals submitted by private unaided professional colleges for the 2025-28 block period deviate from the parameters and conditions laid down by courts. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad After examining the issue, the govt accepted TAFRC's recommendation to retain the existing fee structure for courses including BE/B Tech, ME/M Tech, B Arch, M Arch, B Pharmacy, M Pharmacy, Pharm D, Pharm D (PB), MBA, MCA, MBA Integrated, and B Vocational Courses in private unaided professional institutions for the 2025-26 academic year. The order also directed the commissioner of Technical Education, the secretary of the TGCHE, and the administrative officer of TAFRC to take action. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
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.
