Hyderabad: Student organisations staged a G.O.Ms.No.7 protest in Hyderabad, demanding withdrawal of the government order and clarity on fee reimbursement for nearly 14 lakh students.
The protest, led by Student JAC chairman Vemula Ramakrishna, took place at Gun Park. Former minister Srinivas Goud attended as chief guest and expressed support for the students’ demands.
Protesters held a torch rally and raised slogans against the policy. They alleged that the lack of clarity in G.O.Ms.No.7 created uncertainty over fee payments and academic continuity.
Student leaders said the government had not specified timelines for clearing pending reimbursement dues. As a result, they questioned how students could continue studies when colleges demanded advance payments.
G.O.Ms.No.7 protest highlights mounting dues crisis
Protest organisers alleged that several colleges had begun insisting on upfront fees before granting admissions. Consequently, they said many students faced the risk of being denied entry into higher education.
They claimed pending reimbursement dues had crossed ₹10,000 crore. In addition, some institutions were allegedly withholding certificates due to unpaid amounts, affecting job prospects.
Leaders warned that the policy could push economically weaker students into debt. They added that some students might discontinue education due to financial pressure.
The Student JAC demanded immediate release of pending dues and amendments to the government order. It also sought a structured payment system, including 25 percent disbursal at the start of the academic year.
Further, the organisation proposed releasing 50 percent mid-year and the remaining 25 percent at the end through a green channel mechanism. Several student leaders and representatives participated in the protest.
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