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PSF TISS - Hyderabad Unit, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad (2026)

29/04/2026

2nd PSF TISS HYDERABAD UNIT CONFERENCE

The Progressive Students' Forum, TISS Hyderabad unit, will have its second unit conference on 30th April 2026.

We invite all General Body members to join the unit conference to review the organisation's activities over the last year and to elect the new unit committee.

Venue - Com Shobha Manch,
Com Siya Guleria Nagar
Time 10.45 am

We urge all GB members to join the conference and help contribute to the democratic nature of debate and review within the organisation.

Progressive Students' Forum
TISS Hyderabad Unit

06/10/2025

The Progressive Students’ Forum (PSF), TISS Hyderabad Unit successfully conducted an informative and interactive session on “NSP and Related Scholarships” on October 4, 2025. The session clarified the process as well as the strategies that can be adapted by students to make the most of available scholarship opportunities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and engaged with enthusiasm. Thank you for supporting PSF’s mission to make information and opportunities accessible for all students.

Students’ Unity Long Live!
Progressive Students’ Forum, TISS Hyderabad

24/08/2025

JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR STUDENTS' RIGHTS & CAMPUS DEMOCRACY!

PSF has consistently worked towards creating an inclusive space for students at TISS by providing admission assistance and academic support for the past 12 years. Whenever the rights of students have been stifled, PSF has been at the forefront of those struggles.

Join PSF to contribute to the secular, democratic and inclusive values of TISS.

Fill the form to join PSF: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_VbGSl7pJXv44o7-mpSE_1azvCGSloMi2Xpam_8ARWw9Ggg/viewform?usp=dialog

Students' Unity Long Live!!
Progressive Students' Forum, TISS Hyderabad Unit

09/08/2025

PSF TISS Hyderabad invites you to a morning filled with food and conversation on a walk around one of Hyderabad's most iconic landscapes, Qutb-Shahi Tombs! Join us as we explore the vibrant history and culture surrounding the tombs. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect, share stories, and experience the true spirit of Hyderabad together!

Come join us for a memorable start to your journey at TISS!

Day and Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025
Assembling Time - 8AM

Join our whatsapp group to register: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DKoV8oawre89G8zCk2I7PP?mode=ac_t

For any queries, contact:
Shruti - 9548467297
Raniya - 9633246198

Progressive Students' Forum
TISS Hyderabad Unit

22/07/2025

Congratulations Comrade Akshaya (former Unit Secretary) and Comrade Ridha (former Unit President) for qualifying UGC-NET examination. We salute your spirit of study and struggle!

Progressive Students' Forum
TISS Hyderabad Unit

17/07/2025

URGENT CALL FOR INCLUSIVE REFORMS IN TISS HYDERABAD

The Progressive Students’ Forum, TISS Hyderabad Unit Committee, expresses deep concern over the worsening situation on campus and the administration’s continued neglect of urgent student issues. Over the past months, students have raised key concerns around accommodation, financial aid, academic schedules, and the absence of democratic representation. However, the administration’s repeated failure to act with transparency, fairness, or accountability has only deepened the crisis. What we are witnessing is not just inefficiency, but a consistent erosion of the values that this institute claims to stand for.

The most pressing issue at present is the question of student accommodation. Despite multiple reminders, the first formal information about college-facilitated accommodation was only shared on July 15, just days before classes are set to begin. The option offered costs ₹12,200 per month and requires two months’ advance payment. While this includes food, it does not cover transportation. This means students must arrange nearly ₹36,000 up front, on top of their semester fees, while also making daily travel arrangements. For many, especially those from marginalised and rural backgrounds, this demand is financially unmanageable. In contrast, the Mumbai campus offers hostel and mess facilities at ₹38,000 per semester. This glaring disparity raises serious questions about equal treatment and access across campuses.

16/07/2025

Join the signature campaign

Charter of demands on the various issues affecting the student community at TISS- Hyderabad

1. Arrange affordable accommodations for students and eliminate additional charges for commuting. Immediately constitute accommodation facilitation committee including student representatives

2. Postpone the presentation dates from July 21 and 22 to a later date, allowing students time to settle into the new campus.

3. Hold an Open House session across all departments to address students' concerns.

Link: https://forms.gle/dg9N7go1MAK3HPXU7

PSF TISS Hyderabad Unit Committee

08/07/2025

Statement on the Semester Registration, Fee Payment Policy, and Student Aid Related Concerns at TISS
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The Progressive Students’ Forum (PSF) expresses serious concern over the recent announcement by the TISS administration that students will be allowed to register for the semester and attend classes only after paying the full fees. This decision has caused a great deal of worry among students, especially those from financially weaker backgrounds who depend on scholarships, fellowships, or other forms of support to continue their education.

Many students are still waiting for their scholarship amounts due to delays. Making fee payment compulsory before registration puts such students in a difficult position and may even affect their academic continuity. We demand that the administration allow all students to register and attend classes irrespective of whether their fees have been paid. A proper support system must be set up to help those who are waiting for scholarships or still arranging funds.

There is also growing confusion about the student aid process. Third semester students had received an email from the Office of Student Affairs saying that aid would be adjusted as a deduction in the fee structure. But there has been no follow-up and the fee portal does not show any such changes. Students are left unsure whether their aid has been processed or not. This has caused unnecessary anxiety among those who are depending on the aid to complete their registration.

In addition to the delay, there is also a larger issue of lack of transparency in how student aid is being disbursed. Many students who applied for financial assistance were not selected, while others received aid, but there is no clear information about the criteria used in the selection process. We demand that the administration clearly share the guidelines, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria for student aid and disburse the student aid immediately. This information must be made available in an open and accessible manner so that students can apply with clarity and confidence, and the process remains fair to all.

04/07/2025

PSF WROTE TO ADMIN DEMANDING IMMEDIATE ACTION ON ACCOMODATION
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Subject: Request for Immediate Action on Accommodation

Dear Sir,

We wish to bring to your notice that, with less than a month before campus reopens, the administration has maintained absolute silence on hostel and accommodation arrangements. We believe this is not just negligence—it is a fundamental irresponsibility, especially for a social science institution that claims to stand for equity and justice.

Students were repeatedly reassured that hostels would be provided, but are now being forced to pay out-of-pocket deposits and brokerage fees to exploitative landlords. This comes immediately after students were required to pay their semester fees on short notice, only to now face the prospect of spending even more money to secure basic housing—an entirely avoidable burden created by administrative inaction. Furthermore, there are simply not enough new rental spaces available around the new campus to accommodate both first and second-year students.

By being transparent about when the hostels will be ready and clearly outlining who will be eligible for accommodation, the administration could enable students to make informed decisions and avoid incurring huge, unnecessary expenses on housing. Additionally, the facilitation committee and an accommodation list of available flats and PGs listed with TISS can help students avoid exploitation.

We fully understand that the campus has just shifted and that renovations may take time. However, what is absolutely inexcusable is the complete absence of communication, especially given the high stakes involved. Section 5.6 of the UGC Regulations on Affiliation of Off-Campus Centers mandates that institutions ensure proper facilities and transparency for students when operating from off-campus locations. We urge the administration to comply with these guidelines without further delay.

TISS Hyderabad’s reputation for inadequate infrastructure now precedes it. This is an opportunity to demonstrate accountability and address past shortcomings. Continued opacity only increases anxiety among current and prospective students.

16/06/2025

PSF is deeply concerned by the administration’s ongoing silence and lack of action regarding students’ basic needs. With just 32 days left until campus reopens, students still have no answers about hostel accommodation or the status of the facilitation committee.

Second-year students, currently engaged in internships across the country, remain in the dark about their accommodation status upon return. This uncertainty has caused immense anxiety, as students are unable to plan for their basic living arrangements during a crucial academic period. Aspiring students, expected to join campus in July, have received no information about hostel accommodation.

The administration’s silence has left both new and returning students stranded, with no clarity on where or how they will live. This follows the troubling pattern of the administration to disseminate crucial information to students at the very last moment, with no concern for their well-being.

Our repeated concerns have been met with apathy, and it is outrageous that an essential demand for clarity on our living situation is being ignored. Students deserve transparency and timely communication, not indifference.

PSF demands the immediate release of comprehensive hostel guidelines and the reinstatement of the facilitation committee to address these urgent issues. The student body cannot be left in the dark regarding such fundamental aspects of campus life.

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TISS Hyderabad Unit

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