Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) has responded to complaints regarding engineering colleges hiring extra staff to pass inspections and subsequently laying off a significant portion of them. Following inspections conducted between April 10 and April 20, colleges reportedly dismissed 30% to 40% of their teaching and non-teaching staff. JNTUH registrar K Venkateswara Rao stated that the university will conduct surprise checks at these institutions to address the issue. Affected faculty members reported being dismissed shortly after inspections, with claims that layoffs affected a diverse range of staff across various departments. Faculty associations have called for action against managements exploiting staff for inspections, while college managements cite financial difficulties as the reason for the layoffs. Experts emphasize the importance of qualified faculty in preparing students for industry demands, highlighting the potential negative impact on student outcomes if these practices continue.