Large-Scale Malpractice At Vaagdevi College: NSUI

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Telangana, today alleged large-scale, organised examination malpractices at Vagdevi Degree College, Ramanthapur, during the One-Time Settlement (OTS) supplementary examinations conducted under Osmania University in September 2025.

In a complaint addressed to the Chairman of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), NSUI State President Yadavalli Venkataswamy claimed that the college administration had "orchestrated mass copying" by allegedly collecting Rs 15,000 per subject from students, generating illegal revenue running into several lakhs of rupees, and that over 700 answer scripts were reportedly missing from the college's strong room.

The NSUI, the student wing of the Congress, said that it possessed audio and video evidence, as well as witness statements, proving that the malpractice was indeed carried out in a systematic manner.

The NSUI demanded the immediate suspension of the college's affiliation, cancellation of all results from the OTS supplementary exams held at the centre, and a re-examination under strict supervision. It also sought the registration of a criminal case against the college management, the examination centre in-charge and the staff.

The organisation also urged the formation of a high-level inquiry committee comprising officials from TSCHE, Osmania University and the police to probe the full extent of the malpractice.

Venkataswamy said that the NSUI was ready to submit the original digital evidence and affidavits from the affected students to the authorities. "We urge TSCHE, Osmania University and the Uppal police to act swiftly and decisively to uphold the integrity of Telangana's higher education system," he added.

For context, the alleged violations not only breach Osmania University's examination regulations and TSCHE norms but also attract provisions under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC, in addition to the Telangana Prohibition of Malpractices in Examinations Act.