Hyderabad: Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) is preparing to introduce high-demand courses in state universities and private colleges from the 2026–27 academic year. The initiative follows repeated instructions from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to align course offerings with emerging job markets and industry needs.
Officials believe that offering such courses will not only improve students’ job prospects but also address the shortage of skilled professionals in key sectors. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has already issued a notification inviting applications for new courses. While the initial deadline ended on December 20, colleges can still apply with a late fee until January 20.
In light of this, Higher Education Council Chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy is pushing for clarity from the government. He plans to initiate consultations on course approvals before the late application window closes.
State to consult VCs on feasibility of new course offerings
On December 29, the council will hold discussions with vice-chancellors to finalise which high-demand courses to introduce. Officials are reviewing popular programmes offered by top private and deemed universities across India. They aim to assess both demand and feasibility in the Telangana context.
To address any shortage of faculty during the initial rollout, the council is considering hiring domain experts as visiting instructors. Officials stated that a uniform syllabus will apply across all branches in the first year, so recruitment pressures can be deferred until the second year.
Among the courses under consideration are Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Defence Technology. These fields have seen growing demand as the civil aviation sector expands under the UDAN scheme and the central government promotes private investment in defence manufacturing.
Though biotechnology had seen a dip in interest, the council reports a renewed demand for the subject. Two private colleges reintroduced biotech courses last year. Following this trend, Kakatiya University has responded positively to the council’s advisory letter encouraging more institutions to adopt the course.
Officials are also exploring interdisciplinary programmes like B.Tech in Bioinformatics, which combines genetics, computing, and mathematics. Beyond engineering, the council is reviewing liberal arts offerings such as BA in Liberal Arts, anticipating strong future demand for multi-disciplinary education