Hyderabad, May 5 -- A recent inspection by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU-H) revealed significant shortcomings in engineering colleges across the state.

The evaluation found lack of ratified faculty members and non-functioning lab software at the educational institutions.

Findings from JNTU Hyderabad inspection at engineering colleges

According to a report published in TOI, fact-finding committees (FFCs) conducting affiliation reviews for 2025-26 identified multiple concerns. One of them is that many institutions employed teaching staff who are not ratified by the university.

Another major concern found was that the critical laboratory software either remained non-functional or outdated in several colleges....