Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Colleges Face Hurdles in Affiliation Over Fire Safety
Private junior colleges in Hyderabad are facing problems getting approval from the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE).
They need a fire safety certificate to be approved, but it's hard for some colleges to get it.
The colleges say that the board is being too strict this year compared to the previous year.
The colleges also state the board is not considering the 2016 government order (GO 29).
The TGBIE says it is giving colleges time to get the required documents.
Both private and government colleges are required to submit their fire safety documents.
Many private junior colleges have not received affiliation from the TGBIE.
Colleges are required to produce a fire safety NOC for affiliation.
Private colleges are questioning the change in fire safety norms by TGBIE.
TGBIE is giving colleges time until the end of June to comply.
TGBIE is ensuring that government colleges have fire safety measures in place.
- Who
- Private junior colleges and TGBIE officials.
- What
- Private junior colleges are facing difficulty obtaining affiliation due to new fire safety requirements.
- When
- The new academic year has begun.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Private colleges have not received affiliation due to a lack of fire safety NOCs.
Private Junior Colleges
TGBIE Officials
Affiliation Requirements
Private Junior Colleges
Private colleges claim the TGBIE is applying stricter fire safety norms this year, including requiring NOCs for buildings above six meters, which is causing delays in affiliation and impacting admissions. They also allege the board is not considering GO 29.
TGBIE Officials
TGBIE officials state they are ensuring all colleges, including government ones, have fire safety measures. They are giving colleges time until the end of June to comply with the requirements and obtain affiliation.
- Affected Parties
- Private Junior Colleges
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Main Issue
- Fire Safety NOC
- Regulatory Body
- Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE)
- Deadline
- June End
