MBA, MCA aspirants seek special phase of ICET counselling

Thousands of MBA and MCA aspirants in Telangana are demanding a special phase of ICET counselling due to undeclared revaluation results by Osmania University and numerous vacant seats. The official counselling portal, tgicet.nic.in, reveals 16,413 vacant MBA and MCA seats across the State, yet the counselling process is closing without offering these special slots to eligible candidates.

This predicament is particularly challenging for students waiting for Osmania University degree revaluation and recounting results, as they often cannot obtain their pass memos, leaving their eligibility and participation in the admission process uncertain. Aspirants assert that the closure of convener counselling could force them into spot admissions, potentially denying them the Telangana ePASS Tuition Fee Reimbursement (RTF) benefits crucial for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

SC, ST, BC, EWS, and other financially challenged groups fear incurring tuition burdens exceeding ₹1.2 lakh annually. The students' urgent plea is for the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) to conduct a special phase of counselling and for Osmania University to release any pending results promptly, ensuring that eligible students do not forfeit an academic year or essential financial support due to bureaucratic delays.