Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Telangana Clears Private Universities Bill Amid Opposition
The Telangana government passed a bill to allow two private universities, Amity University and St Mary’s Rehabilitation University, to operate in the state.
The government said they will not give government land to these universities and will keep an eye on their standards.
Some opposition parties like BJP, AIMIM, and CPI were not happy.
They said the government is favoring private universities and not doing enough for public universities.
The government said they are doing this to provide better education and healthcare, especially since there are no rehabilitation universities in South India.
The bill was passed despite the opposition's concerns.
Telangana government clarified no government land is being allocated to private universities.
Amity University and St Mary’s Rehabilitation University included in the Schedule by amending the Act.
Government to retain regulatory control over private universities, including oversight of standards.
Opposition parties alleged favoritism towards private universities and concerns over high fees and lack of concessions.
Assembly passed the Amendment Bill despite opposition concerns.
- Who
- Telangana government, Opposition parties (BJP, AIMIM, CPI)
- What
- Passage of The Telangana Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telangana Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad
- Why
- To include Amity University and St Mary’s Rehabilitation University in the Schedule, fill the gap in rehabilitation education
- Bill Name
- The Telangana Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Universities Approved
- Amity University, St Mary’s Rehabilitation University
- Locations
- Mamidipally village (Ranga Reddy district), Deshmukh village (Yadadri Bhongir district)
- Government Control
- Regulatory control over standards, basic facilities
- Opposition Concerns
- Privatisation of education, land allocation, high fees, lack of concessions