Overview

• Federations representing degree, engineering, pharmacy and other professional colleges submitted notice to TGCHE leaders and announced closures beginning September 15.
• Managements are seeking the immediate disbursement of ₹1,200 crore linked to already generated tokens against broader arrears reported at about ₹8,000 crore.
• Leaders said they would reconsider the action if the token amount is paid by September 18, otherwise the shutdown will continue without a set end date.
• Colleges report months of unpaid faculty and staff salaries and plan to mark Engineer’s Day on September 15 as a Black Day.
• Associations criticized a government discussion on facial‑recognition attendance tied to reimbursements, calling it a diversion from clearing dues.