JNTUH Urged to Conduct Inspections Fairly Amid Faculty Irregularities
Hyderabad:
The Telangana State Technical Colleges Employees Association (TSTCEA) has urged the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) to ensure that upcoming inspections of engineering colleges are conducted in a fair and transparent manner, raising serious concerns over irregularities in faculty appointments and salary practices.
The association alleged that several private engineering colleges are operating with unqualified principals and inadequate faculty, questioning how such institutions are being granted approvals. It demanded that JNTUH publicly disclose the list of colleges violating norms to ensure accountability.
TSTCEA also highlighted widespread non-payment and underpayment of salaries to teaching staff. While many institutions claim compliance with the 7th Pay Commission in official affidavits, the association stated that, in reality, several colleges are not even paying minimum wages as per regulatory guidelines. It called for stricter verification of salary records through documents such as Form 16 and Form 26AS to expose discrepancies.
Further concerns were raised regarding the lack of employee benefits in technical institutions. According to the association, gratuity payments are not being implemented in many colleges, and nearly 90% of institutions do not provide mandatory group accident insurance for faculty members.
The association also pointed out the over-reliance on temporary faculty, which has led to increased workload, job insecurity, and a decline in academic quality. It stressed the need for strict adherence to faculty norms and proper staffing ratios to maintain educational standards.
TSTCEA has demanded the enforcement of the Telangana Education Act, 1982, particularly provisions related to job security and faculty structure. The association emphasized that transparent inspections are critical to ensuring compliance and improving the overall quality of technical education in the state.
The appeal comes ahead of the fact-finding committee (FFC) inspections scheduled to begin for granting affiliations for the academic year 2026–27. JNTUH has reportedly received over 150 applications from engineering colleges, making the inspection process crucial for maintaining standards in technical education.
Conclusion:
The demand for fair inspections highlights growing concerns over governance and quality in engineering education. Experts believe that stricter monitoring, transparency, and accountability are essential to ensure that technical institutions meet regulatory standards and provide quality education to students.
