Hyderabad: Intermediate Board officials issued show-cause notices to two corporate junior colleges in Rangareddy for conducting admissions before the official schedule.
The board acted after finding that institutions admitted students even before the academic calendar and before completion of Class 10 examinations. Field inspections confirmed violations, prompting officials to seek explanations from the managements.
Several colleges began admission campaigns through hoardings, advertisements and social media well ahead of any official notification. Complaints indicated that parents faced pressure while institutions collected fees in advance.
Complaints trigger action on corporate junior colleges
The board received multiple complaints from the CJS, led by Masaram Prem Kumar, flagging irregular practices. The complaints specifically named Sri Guru and Agastya junior colleges in Rangareddy district.
Inspections revealed that these colleges collected fees before the release of the admission schedule and displayed extensive promotional material. Consequently, district authorities served show-cause notices to the institutions.
Officials noted that nearly 80 per cent of private junior colleges operate within Greater Hyderabad, covering Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. As competition intensified in these regions, some institutions adopted unlawful methods to secure admissions.
The board reiterated that conducting admissions before the official schedule violates regulations. It warned that continued violations would attract strict action, including cancellation of recognition.
Authorities advised parents not to enrol students until the board issued formal admission notifications. Complaints also pointed out that some colleges operated without proper permissions while continuing admissions.
Officials confirmed that institutions such as Excellencia, Agastya and Sri Guru had already faced complaints for ignoring norms. They called for swift enforcement to curb such practices.