Telangana to credit ₹2,400 crore fee reimbursement directly to students’ accounts, says CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said the Telangana government will deposit ₹2,400 crore towards fee reimbursement directly into students’ bank accounts in advance, starting from the current academic year. According to a Times of India report from the public meeting, ₹250 crore has already been released for the scheme.

Direct credit from this academic year

At a public meeting after the unveiling of statues of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule near PV Marg, Necklace Road, Revanth said the reimbursement amount would go to students rather than through colleges. The revised method is intended to address past delays that sometimes led to institutions withholding students’ certificates or creating hurdles for them.

The CM said the government had already released ₹250 crore under the scheme. Students who apply online would receive the reimbursement within a month, he added. The announcement came in response to a request by BJP MP R Krishnaiah, whom the CM referred to during the meeting.

What changes for students

Under the earlier mechanism, fee reimbursements were often processed through institutions, and students sometimes faced certificate-related trouble when funds were delayed. The new system is aimed at removing that dependence on colleges. For students, the practical difference is that the money should reach their own bank accounts before the fee cycle creates pressure, and the application date can be tracked through the online process.

The one-month timeline, if implemented, will be a key metric to watch. Students who apply online should keep a record of their submission, payment reference and any delay in credit. The TOI report does not provide a detailed list of documents or a portal link, so applicants should wait for the official Telangana education or welfare department channels before relying on any third-party guidance.

Skill education and advanced technical centres

During the same meeting, Revanth announced plans to introduce skill-based education from nursery to Class 12. “Possessing a certificate is not enough these days. Everyone should acquire technical skills to get jobs in the competitive world,” he said, according to the report.

The CM also referred to advanced technical centres (ATCs) set up in all 119 constituencies in collaboration with the Tata Group in 2024. Students enrolled in these centres receive a monthly stipend of ₹2,000 while acquiring technical skills alongside formal education. This links the fee reimbursement announcement to the state government’s broader push on skilling, although the source does not specify a timeline for rolling out the nursery-to-Class 12 skill curriculum.

Jobs, sports and social welfare remarks

The CM also highlighted recruitment outcomes, saying 60% of candidates selected in Group-I recruitment belonged to SC, ST, BC and minority communities. He referred to the Young India Sports University as well, saying athletes who excel and win medals would be supported with cash rewards and government jobs.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the government remained committed to the self-respect and upliftment of backward and weaker sections and to the ideals of the Phule couple. TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud said a statue of Sarvai Papanna would also be unveiled soon. These statements were made at the same public event and reported by TOI.

What remains unclear

The report confirms the overall amount of ₹2,400 crore and the release of ₹250 crore, but it does not clarify several operational details. These include the exact date from which the “current academic year” calculation begins for different courses, whether all categories under the existing fee reimbursement scheme are covered, how students can correct bank details if a transfer fails, and the official portal or application link for the new process.

Until these details are published by the state government, students should treat the announcement as a policy intent and wait for official guidelines. The scheme is also likely to be followed by a government order or circular, though the TOI article does not link to one.

Key facts at a glance

Students can verify the latest updates through the Telangana government’s education department, the welfare department for SC/ST/BC/minorities, and the Chief Minister’s Office official channels. Until the exact beneficiary list and application window are issued, any claim about a fixed disbursement date should not be treated as confirmed.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/govt-to-credit-2400-crore-fee-reimbursement-directly-to-students-revanth/articleshow/133250348.cms