The Telangana Private Degree and Postgraduate Colleges Management Association refused to meet with Dr. Devasena, the Commissioner of Technical Education, over outstanding payment of tuition dues. Colleges are demanding that the state pay at least fifty percent of the debts that remain before joining discussions. The government has failed to meet its agreement to give away ₹1,200 crore by Diwali 2025, with just ₹300 crore provided so far.
Key Details of the Telangana Fee Reimbursement Dispute
- Pending Amount: ₹900 crore remains unpaid from the total ₹1,200 crore.
- Amount Released So Far: ₹300 crore has been disbursed, leaving ₹900 crore pending.
- Colleges’ Stand: Private colleges have boycotted talks until the state clears at least 50% of the dues.
- Impact: Private colleges in Telangana remain shut indefinitely, disrupting education for thousands of students.
What the Colleges’ Representatives Are Saying
Dr. Bojja Suryanarayana Reddy, the president of the Telangana Private Degree and PG Colleges Management Association, made it clear that the association will not engage in talks until the pending dues are paid. The colleges’ refusal to meet comes after the government promised to release ₹1,200 crore before Diwali but only paid ₹300 crore, leaving a substantial shortfall of ₹900 crore.
How the Issue impacts Students and Education
The present fee reimbursement situation has created worries for both students and professors at private colleges throughout Telangana. Many students suffer from exam delays, and there is growing concern that the academic schedule will be disrupted. The ongoing budget conflict is causing damage to academic schedules and educational institutions’ bottom lines.
What’s Next for Telangana Private Colleges?
- Continued Protest: The colleges will continue their protest and demand the release of the remaining ₹900 crore in dues.
- State’s Response: The state government has yet to respond to the ongoing developments, and attempts to contact Dr. Devasena for comment were unsuccessful.
