Private colleges across Telangana have extended their indefinite shutdown as the state government delays the release of fee reimbursement funds. The standoff, led by the Federation of Private Higher Education Institutions, has left thousands of students and lecturers affected.
Trike enters the second week, with ₹5,000 crore still unpaid.
- Due to the Federation, the state’s fee-reimbursement plan has ₹10,000 crore, with about ₹5,000 crore overdue.
- The long shutdown, which started on November 3, has affected more than 2,000 private degree and engineering universities.
- Academic work, internal assessments, and semester exams are on hold in Telangana.
Telangana Private Colleges Announce Exam Boycott from November 4
Addressing the press, Federation Chairman N Ramesh said that colleges would boycott university exams starting November 4.
“We will not resume classes until at least 50 percent of pending reimbursements are cleared,” Ramesh informed me.
He asked for a thorough investigation into selective fund disbursements, saying some colleges received small amounts while many others were left waiting.
Government Silence Deepens Crisis in Telangana’s Private Colleges
Despite many applications, the state government has yet to offer a repayment plan.
Officials from the Education Department confirmed that a review meeting is being planned, but no official release order has been issued.
- Over 12 lakh students depend on the fee-reimbursement scheme.
- Extended delays may cause exam postponement and have an impact on educational plans.
- Experts see disaster in private higher education if financing problems continue.
Conclusion – Urgent Resolution Necessary
The Telangana government’s delay has turned the money backlog into an entire education shutdown.
The next few days will be critical—either funds are provided, or the fight between colleges and the state will grow into one of the biggest education strikes in recent history.
