Hyderabad, July 19 -- Undergraduate students of Nizam College staged a protest outside its premises in Basheerbagh on Saturday, July 19, alleging the management's inconsistent delay in opening hostel accommodations.

The students claim they are forced to share accommodation with postgraduate students. "The new academic year began on July 2. The principal told us that the hostels would reopen on July 6. But there has been no progress so far," Deepika*, a second-year student, told Siasat.com.

Surekha*, a second-year BSc student, said, "When we approached the principal, he said repair works are underway at the hostel. This is a long-standing issue, and we are facing problems adjusting to PG students."

"The washrooms at the hostels are unde...