Parents Protest Over Alleged Fee Irregularities in Telangana Private Medical Colleges

Parents of medical students staged a protest outside Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, alleging widespread irregularities in private medical colleges. Submitting a representation to Vice Chancellor Dr K Ramesh Reddy, the Telangana State Medico Parents Association claimed that institutions are imposing excessive financial burdens on families.

The group alleged that despite the MBBS course being 4.5 years, several colleges are charging fees for five full years, adding an extra ₹6 lakh to ₹12 lakh depending on the category, with total illegal collections reportedly crossing ₹200 crore annually, reports TNIE.

Parents also flagged discrepancies in fee structures, stating that while the prescribed fee for A-category seats is around ₹60,000, colleges are charging up to ₹2.6 lakh under various heads. Concerns were also raised over counselling practices, including delays or non-refund of demand drafts when students shift colleges. Despite complaints to the Fee Regulatory Committee, no action has been taken, they alleged. The association has demanded a transparent fee policy, direct fee collection through the university, and strict action against institutions violating norms.