Telangana Fee Regulator Warns Colleges Against Illicit Charges for Recruitment Training
The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee is cracking down on private engineering colleges charging beyond state-mandated limits. Authorities are urging parents to report illegal fees collected under the guise of career development or campus placement.
Regulatory Body Targets Hidden Fees in Engineering Education
The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) issued a formal warning on July 28, 2026, targeting private engineering institutions that bypass government-mandated fee caps. Information surfaced indicating that multiple colleges have been charging students extra for career development and campus recruitment training. The committee explicitly classified these additional payments—whether collected directly or indirectly—as illegal and unauthorized.
Enforcement Measures and Penalties
Educational institutions must strictly comply with the government's established fee schedule. The TAFRC clarified that any amount demanded beyond these presets constitutes a capitation fee. This violation carries severe legal weight. Colleges found in breach of these regulations face significant repercussions, including a fine of ₹2 lakh per student. The regulatory body maintains that institutions hold no legal entitlement to these funds.
Reporting Mechanisms for Parents and Students
The committee is calling for active oversight from stakeholders to curb these financial irregularities. Parents and students are encouraged to initiate formal complaints against offending colleges. To ensure successful prosecution and recovery, the TAFRC requires the following from complainants:
- Lodging a formal grievance directly with the committee.
- Providing valid documentary proof of the unauthorized payments.
- Detailing any fees labeled as 'placement training' or 'other heads' that exceed the official structure.
Source: The Hindu — Home
