AISF accuses Corporate Colleges of misusing JEE Ranks in advertisements

The All India Students Federation (AISF) has protested strongly against two top corporate colleges in the state for claiming credit for the performance of a top JEE Main ranker in their ads. The colleges have been said to be using the same student, one of the top 10 rankers, as their own, in what the AISF refers to as a willful attempt at misleading students and parents.

"Two corporate colleges are showcasing one of the top 10 rankers' results as their achievement. Why is the National Testing Agency (NTA) not taking action against them?" asked K Manikanta Reddy, AISF representative. He stressed that such marketing practices are unethical and mislead future students at the crucial admission time.

The results of JEE Main Session-2, which were announced on Friday evening, had three state students achieving a perfect 100 NTA score. But, as per existing norms, no educational institution is allowed to make use of the individual ranks of students for the purpose of publicity.

AISF also accused these colleges of already initiating their admission procedure, providing scholarships and discounts to entice future students and parents, despite the academic calendar not being officially begun. "Authorities should step in and make sure all the colleges abide by the board-released academic calendar," Reddy stated.

Student unions contend that such early admissions and glitzy advertisements put undue pressure on parents, particularly rural parents, who might not be aware of the regulations. AISF has appealed to the National Testing Agency and education authorities to take stringent action against offenders and implement guidelines uniformly in all institutions to ensure fairness and transparency during the admission season.