Tamil Nadu Orders Tech Colleges to Waive Tuition for Government School Graduates
The Directorate of Technical Education has issued a strict mandate preventing colleges from charging fees to students entering via the 7.5% horizontal reservation quota. This directive ensures that eligible government school graduates bypass immediate financial hurdles during admission.
Enforcement of Horizontal Reservation Mandates
Engineering college administrators across Tamil Nadu must immediatey halt all fee collection from students entering under the 7.5% horizontal reservation quota. This specific policy, directed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), applies to applicants who completed their entire secondary education from Class VI through Class XII within the government school system.
Procedural Compliance and Oversight
Beyond the financial waiver, DoTE officials issued a formal warning to principals regarding the integrity of the enrollment process. All admissions must adhere strictly to established protocols; horizontal reservation entries are not exempt from standard verification procedures. The directive highlights two primary operational requirements:
- Absolute prohibition of tuition or administrative fee collection from eligible 7.5% quota students.
- Total compliance with TNEA admission procedures to ensure enrollment validity.
The Directorate has established a dedicated communication channel for candidates facing difficulties or irregular demands during the process. Any grievances regarding the implementation of these rules or individual admission hurdles should be reported via email to tndote@tndote.com.
Source: The Hindu — Home
