Makkal Kalvi Kootiyakkam, a coalition of over 40 organizations in Tamil Nadu, has submitted a reform charter to P. Viswanathan, the state's Higher Education Minister, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic changes in higher education. The demands focus on eradicating corruption, increasing funding, and ensuring social justice across academic institutions. R. Murali, the forum's Coordinator, called for an inquiry into alleged bribery in professor recruitment and proposed the establishment of an independent board for State Level Eligibility Tests. They advocate for allocating 10% of the State budget to higher education and increasing Ph.D. scholarships from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Additionally, the charter seeks a minimum salary of ₹55,000 for guest lecturers and the abolition of the common curriculum system to restore university autonomy. Recommendations also include providing free higher education for SC/ST students, mandatory online fee disclosures, and district-level monitoring committees to oversee compliance with fee regulations. The forum emphasizes that social justice and structural equity must be central to these reforms.