In what is expected to be a shock for engineering colleges increasing fees but compromising on quality and facilities, the government has decided to appoint a committee to evaluate the quality of education and existing fee structure.
The committee would study the report of the Vigilance and Enforcement Department, submitted during the BRS government, and also the judgments passed by the Supreme Court in a case related to fixing the fee structure.
However, the counseling process for admissions in engineering colleges would be completed within the stipulated time.
World-class standards
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy wants engineering colleges in Telangana have world-class standards in view of the growing demand for courses such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which would have a strong impact on technology sector.
Government is planning to create a new system for colleges to improve their quality to meet the changing market needs. In tune with this idea, colleges are expected to have better facilities, teaching staff and labs.
The fee structure will be finalised by examining every aspect, including teaching staff, teaching standards, lab facilities, buildings, and other infrastructure.
The CM has asked officials to follow the Supreme Court judgments in the ‘Islamic Academy of Education vs. Karnataka and PA Inamdar and Others vs. Maharashtra’ cases and finalise the fee structure accordingly.
The cases were related to fixing the fee based on facilities, labs, salaries paid to lecturers, teaching and non-teaching staff, and future plans of colleges for improving their standards.
Mr. Revanth Reddy reminded them that the previous BRS government conducted an inspection by the Vigilance and Enforcement Department, but no action was taken based on the report. Instead, the BRS government gave freedom to some colleges to increase fees showing a biased attitude to some other colleges.