Mon Jun 30 14:37:08 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Student Group Protests Alleged Fee Gouging by Telangana Colleges

**Hyderabad, India – June 30, 2025** – Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest at the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) office in Masab Tank on Monday, demanding accountability and transparency regarding alleged fee violations by colleges participating in the Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST) program.

The student group alleges that certain colleges are flouting regulations by charging full fees, despite rules to the contrary. Protesters urged TGCHE Chairman V. Balakista Reddy to take swift and decisive action against colleges found to be in violation. The ABVP emphasized the need for transparency in the DOST program to ensure fair access to higher education for all students.

This protest highlights growing concerns over the affordability and accessibility of higher education in Telangana. The TGCHE has yet to respond publicly to the allegations.

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