TG BIE fines over 95 private junior colleges up to Rs 10 lakh for violating norms

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed penalties ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh on more than 95 private junior colleges for violating norms. It has also withheld the affiliation of several colleges that failed to meet mandatory standards.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has levied hefty penalties ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.10 lakh on more than 95 private junior colleges for flouting norms in the last one month.

The penalties have been imposed after multiple inspections by the Board’s task force teams found violations, including unauthorised admissions and illegal college operations.

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In a statement on Thursday, the Board said it decided to continue with inspections through task force teams to regulate the junior college managements and ensure they comply with norms.

In addition, the Board withheld affiliation of more than five private junior colleges for the academic year 2026-27. These colleges failed to meet the required infrastructure, fire safety, and academic standards. Students and parents have been advised to verify the affiliation status of any college before seeking admission.