TGHRC Calls for Strict Enforcement of Category-B Engineering Admissions Guidelines
The complainant alleged that eligible students were not provided an effective opportunity to submit applications, despite notifications being issued, and that the prescribed admission procedure was not properly followed
Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), headed by Dr. Justice Shameem Akther, Chairperson, has recommended strict enforcement of the prescribed guidelines for admissions to Category-B (Management/NRI) seats in engineering Colleges, ensuring transparency, fairness and equal opportunity to eligible students.
The Commission passed the order DT.31.07.2026 in HRC.No.4961 of 2021 on a complaint filed by Paladugu Srinivas of Osmania University JAC alleging irregularities in the Category-B admission process for the academic year 2021–2022 in St. Martin’s Engineering College, Dhulapally, and Vardhaman College of Engineering, Shamshabad.
The complainant alleged that eligible students were not provided an effective opportunity to submit applications, despite notifications being issued, and that the prescribed admission procedure was not properly followed.
The Secretary, Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), submitted a report stating that both colleges had issued notifications on September 18, 2021 in three newspapers and completed admissions as per the prescribed guidelines and schedule.
The complainant, however, disputed the report and produced documents in support of his allegations. The Commission observed that the allegations were serious and that, if true, there would be a discrepancy between the notified admission procedure and its actual implementation, potentially affecting the legitimate educational opportunities of eligible and meritorious students.
Accordingly, exercising powers under Section 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the Commission recommended that TSCHE strictly enforce the guidelines for Category-B admissions, ensure that no arbitrary or unauthorized procedure is adopted, and safeguard transparency, fairness and equal opportunity for all eligible candidates.
With the recommendation, further proceedings in the case were closed. A copy of the order and complaint was directed to be sent to the Secretary, TSCHE, for necessary action.