Hyderabad: In a crucial bid to address mounting concerns among polytechnic students, Mir Qurram Ali, the GHMC Coordinator for the BRSV (Bharat Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi Vibhagam ), alongside a group of distressed students, met Former Minister T. Harish Rao today to seek urgent intervention regarding attendance issues and supplementary exam allowances. The meeting focused on the challenges faced by students at several government polytechnic institutions, including Govt Polytechnic Madhira, Govt Polytechnic Sircilla, and Govt Polytechnic Cheryala.
Among those present were key student representatives such as K. Paavan Venkat, Sampath, Aakash, and Nandha Kishore, who are enrolled in the second year, third semester of their diploma courses.
Attendance Issues Due to Transportation Delays
The students have raised significant concerns about the impact of chronic delays in transportation, especially related to bus services, which have severely affected their ability to attend classes on time. According to the students, despite their best efforts to reach class, more than 20% of their attendance is being marked as "absent" due to late arrivals, primarily caused by transport disruptions.
“This is putting the academic futures of over 1,000 students at risk,” said Mir Qurram Ali. “These students are facing an unfair penalty for factors beyond their control, such as delayed buses. This issue must be addressed urgently to ensure that no student is penalized for reasons that are not their fault.”
Ali also highlighted the strict biometric attendance system, which has contributed to the problems, as many students are being marked absent even though they arrive just a few minutes late due to transportation delays.
Uncertainty Over Supplementary Exams
The situation has become even more critical as the date for supplementary exams, scheduled for December, looms closer. Students are uncertain whether they will be allowed to appear for the exams due to attendance-related discrepancies. Despite several appeals to the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), the students have yet to receive any official confirmation regarding their eligibility for the exams.
Compounding the issue, many students have submitted medical certificates to justify their absences, only to have these documents rejected without clear explanation. This rejection has further fueled their anxiety and frustration, leaving them uncertain about their academic standing.
“We are in a very difficult position,” said K. Paavan Venkat, one of the affected students. “We have tried everything – from submitting medical certificates to appealing for leniency – but there has been no resolution. If we are not allowed to take the supplementary exams, we could lose an entire academic year.”
Plea for Government Intervention
Given the gravity of the situation, BRSV GHMC Coordinator Mir Qurram Ali has called for immediate intervention from the state government to provide relief to the students. “The future of these students is at stake. We urge the government to step in, waive the attendance requirements for those affected by transportation issues, and allow these students a fair chance to sit for the supplementary exams,” Ali emphasized.
Former Minister T. Harish Rao Pledges Support
Former Minister T. Harish Rao, who was approached by the students and the BRSV, has expressed his full support for their cause. In a statement, Harish Rao assured the students that he would personally intervene to ensure that their concerns are heard and addressed. “I understand the difficulties these students are facing, and I will talk to the concerned authorities to ensure that no student is unfairly penalized for circumstances beyond their control,” Harish Rao said. “I am committed to doing everything I can to support them in securing their academic future.”
With the clock ticking down to the supplementary exams in December, the affected students are anxiously awaiting a resolution that will allow them to move forward with their education and avoid the devastating consequence of losing an entire academic year.
As the pressure mounts, both students and their supporters remain hopeful that intervention from influential leaders like Harish Rao will bring about a timely and fair solution to this pressing issue.
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