Students encouraged to file complaint if engineering colleges demand more fee
The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private engineering colleges against charging fees beyond the government-prescribed limits. Institutions found violating these rules face heavy fines and potential legal action for collecting unauthorized capitation fees.
Why it matters
This protects students and parents from financial exploitation and ensures equitable access to higher education in the region.
The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) said parents and students must lodge complaints before it, along with valid documentary proof, if engineering colleges demand additional fees.
It was found that several private engineering colleges, under various heads such as career development and campus recruitment training and other, were collecting fees over and above the fee fixed by the government.
“All collections, whether directly or indirectly, are unauthorised, illegal and impermissible. The institutions are not entitled to collect any amount other than the prescribed fee. Any such collection shall be treated as capitation fee and appropriate action shall be initiated,” it said.
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