Thousands of Students Face Uncertain Future Over Pending Fee Reimbursement
Thousands of students in Andhra Pradesh are reportedly facing an uncertain future as the government has allegedly not released pending fee reimbursement funds. Around 4,400 graduates who completed their Integrated B.Tech program at RGUKT (IIIT) Nuzvid have not received their degree certificates due to the pending reimbursement dues.
With certificates withheld, students say they are losing opportunities for higher education, overseas admissions, and employment, raising serious concerns about their academic and professional futures.
4,400 RGUKT Nuzvid Graduates Waiting for Degree Certificates
Thousands of students who successfully completed their Integrated B.Tech course at RGUKT Nuzvid are still waiting for their degree certificates.
According to the students, the university has been unable to issue certificates because the Andhra Pradesh government has not cleared the fee reimbursement dues for the academic years 2024–25 and 2025–26.
As a result, graduates who were expected to begin the next phase of their careers are now spending months waiting for a resolution instead of pursuing higher education or employment.
What Is the Use of Completing a Degree Without a Certificate?
Students say that despite completing their education, the absence of degree certificates has created several challenges.
They claim they are:
- Losing admissions to foreign universities.
- Unable to secure seats for higher education.
- Missing campus placement opportunities.
- Ineligible to apply for government and private sector jobs.
- Losing employment offers because they cannot submit their degree certificates.
Many students have questioned why they should suffer despite successfully completing years of academic effort.
₹1.20 Lakh Fee Burden Leaves Families Under Financial Stress
Most students studying at RGUKT come from economically weaker and middle-class families.
They joined the university with the expectation that the government would cover their tuition fees under the fee reimbursement scheme. However, students claim that each of them now has approximately ₹1.20 lakh in pending fee reimbursement dues.
According to them, the university has withheld degree certificates until these dues are cleared by the government.
Jobs and Overseas Education Put on Hold
Graduates say the delay has affected every aspect of their future plans.
Many companies require candidates to submit original degree certificates before joining. Even students who have already secured employment reportedly risk losing their jobs because they cannot produce the required documents.
Similarly, students planning to pursue MS and other higher education programs abroad say their admissions are in jeopardy due to the absence of official degree certificates.
Several students fear they could lose an entire academic year if the issue is not resolved soon.
Students Demand Immediate Release of Fee Reimbursement Funds
The affected graduates have urged the Andhra Pradesh government to immediately release the pending fee reimbursement amounts and enable the university to issue their degree certificates without further delay.
They argue that it is unfortunate for students to remain without certificates even after completing their education and have appealed to the government to safeguard the future of thousands of young graduates.
Is the Future of 4,400 Students Being Put at Risk?
While the government continues to emphasize its commitment to improving education, students argue that the delay in releasing fee reimbursement funds has left thousands of graduates in uncertainty.
The inability to obtain degree certificates has reportedly affected their careers, higher education plans, and employment opportunities, making the issue a matter of growing public concern.
Parents and students have urged the government to intervene immediately and provide a permanent solution.
Will the Government Respond? Students Seek Immediate Relief
The delay in releasing fee reimbursement funds has reportedly left 4,400 RGUKT Nuzvid graduates struggling to move forward with their careers.
Students say they are missing job opportunities, higher education admissions, and overseas prospects because they are unable to obtain their degree certificates. They have appealed to the Andhra Pradesh government to clear the pending dues at the earliest so that the university can issue certificates and prevent further damage to their academic and professional futures.
