Coercion, Alleged Harsh Measures Deepen Crisis in Corporate Colleges

Hyderabad: The controversial mandatory Sunday revisions in corporate colleges has taken a disconcerting turn, with reports surfacing about alleged coercion, scolding and other threats directed at students if they failed in the upcoming pre-final exams.

A distressed student, choosing to remain anonymous, said, "Today they scolded and even almost beat a couple of students, who had low attendance and had fared poorly in the previous exams. The staff later apologised, saying that it was for our benefit."

The students' revelation sheds light on the measures taken by colleges, raising concerns about the adverse impact on the students' mental and emotional well-being.

Some students said that they had reached out to student groups like ABVP but in vain.

"These groups seem to have become inactive in the past two months. We feel left in the lurch and unsupported in our struggle," another student told Deccan Chronicle.

Asked about the alleged coercive measures, a junior lecturer from a corporate college said that everything was being done for the success and overall good of the students.

"We don't make these decisions. We also forgo our Sundays and we don't charge any additional fee. We're looking for ways to revise as much as we can ahead of the pre-finals, which will continue after the Sankranti break," he said.

Students said that they knew that were now subject to attending special classes, extended study hours and weekly tests.

“Classes throughout the week, without a break, are the worst possible way to get good grades" lamented another student.