Archive · 19 Sep 2026
JNTUH Students Seek 24-Hour Library and Better Sports Facilities
Students at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad want to study in the library at any time of day.
They are preparing for exams for police jobs, government jobs, railways, and other careers.
They asked for books, old exam papers, and study materials.
They also want better sports areas to practice for police physical tests.
These areas would include a clean running track and places for jumping and shot put.
The university said it is already adding some facilities.
It has installed one open gym and is developing another.
Officials are also looking at online libraries and study resources.
Students preparing for competitive and recruitment examinations sought round-the-clock access to the JNTUH Central Library.
The Students Protection Forum requested books, previous question papers, and study material for major competitive examinations.
Students also sought improved facilities for police recruitment physical tests, including a safe track, long jump, high jump, and shot put areas.
JNTUH said additional infrastructure was being developed, including open gyms near the Sports Complex and UGC Auditorium.
University officials said library utility was being improved and online resources such as NDLI, ONOS, and OATD were being considered.
- Who
- JNTUH students, represented by the Students Protection Forum, including student leaders Durga Prasad and Sagar Naik.
- What
- Students requested 24-hour Central Library access, examination resources, and upgraded sports facilities.
- When
- The representation was submitted on Saturday.
- Where
- At Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Students said they needed better study support and on-campus facilities for competitive examinations and police recruitment physical tests.
Student Demands
University Response
Library access
Student Demands
Students want the Central Library to remain accessible 24 hours a day, along with more examination materials.
University Response
University officials said library functioning was being closely monitored and online repositories were being considered to improve utility.
Sports facilities
Student Demands
Students want better on-campus facilities for police recruitment physical tests so candidates do not have to train outside the university.
University Response
The university said additional infrastructure was already being added because physical fitness is important for some career opportunities.
Implementation timeline
Student Demands
Students urged the registrar and vice chancellor to provide the requested facilities at the earliest.
University Response
The university pointed to an installed open gym, another gym under development, and planned upgrades, but did not announce a specific completion date.
- University
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
- Student group
- Students Protection Forum
- Main library request
- Round-the-clock access to the Central Library
- Requested study resources
- Books, previous question papers, and material on reasoning, aptitude, general studies, and current affairs
- Requested sports facilities
- A clean and safe running track, long jump, high jump, and shot put facilities
- Existing infrastructure
- An open gym has been installed near the Sports Complex
- Additional resources under consideration
- National Digital Library of India, One Nation One Subscription, and Open Access Theses and Dissertations