In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing the quality of technical education, the Telangana government has announced a comprehensive review of engineering college fee structures, aligning them with AICTE guidelines and Supreme Court directives. The move comes amid rising demand for cutting-edge courses like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aims to position the state’s institutions on par with global standards.
🏛️ Key Parameters for Fee Revision
- Teaching standards, laboratory infrastructure, and faculty qualifications will be central to the new fee assessment
- Colleges will be evaluated on academic outcomes, student-teacher ratios, and compliance with AICTE norms
- The government will also factor in salaries paid to teaching and non-teaching staff, as per Supreme Court recommendations
“We want our engineering colleges to compete with the best globally. Fee structures must reflect quality and accountability,” said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
🧠 Focus on Future-Ready Education
- The policy is driven by a surge in demand for AI, data science, and emerging tech courses
- Institutions will be encouraged to upgrade labs, adopt industry-relevant curricula, and invest in faculty development
- A new regulatory framework is being developed to ensure transparency and fairness in fee determination
⚖️ Legal and Institutional Backing
- The government will incorporate Supreme Court observations that mandate fee structures be based on infrastructure, academic quality, and operational costs
- The review aligns with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) standards for accreditation and quality assurance
📌 Why It Matters
- Aims to curb arbitrary fee hikes and ensure value for money for students and parents
- Promotes merit-based competition among engineering colleges
- Supports Telangana’s vision to become a tech-education hub in South India
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