By TC News Desk
Agartala, 13th June 2025 : In a significant move to protect students from being duped by fake education agencies, a group of registered education consultancy firms in Tripura announced the formation of a new organization to counter fraudulent admission practices operating under the guise of career guidance.
Addressing a press conference at the Agartala Press Club today, head of education consultancy firm ‘Illusion’ Rupam Roy said, “Every year, several unauthorized education agents from outside the state set up temporary admission camps in lavish hotels, promising admission to reputed medical and engineering colleges across India and abroad. These are often scams targeting unsuspecting students and their families.”
He stated that these so-called agents tempt students with promises of low-cost courses in fields like medical, engineering, IT and computer science, but often end up enrolling them in unrecognized or substandard institutions. Many students later discover serious issues, including lack of proper infrastructure, faculty shortages, poor hostel facilities, cases of ragging and even non-recognition of degrees.
“Lakhs of rupees are being embezzled from parents under the name of medical and engineering admissions,” Roy alleged, adding that several students have already fallen victim to these scams, particularly during the post-12th admission season.
To address this growing concern, Roy announced the creation of a new association of state-based education consultants aimed at raising awareness, regulating consultancy practices, and pressuring authorities to monitor dubious activities. “We will be submitting a formal request to register the association to the West District Magistrate and the Higher Education Department tomorrow,” he informed.
Roy emphasized that in reality, “no recognized medical college in India sends marketing teams for admissions. Yet, at state-level education fairs, students are convinced to pay crores of rupees for admission into colleges without affiliation or accreditation.”
The proposed body also urged the state government and higher education department to closely monitor education fairs and consultancy events, and verify the credentials of institutions and agents participating in them.
Experts point out that part of the problem lies in the “unrealistic expectations of some parents coupled with the indifference of regulatory authorities,” which creates an environment where fraudsters thrive.
The new association will also focus on public awareness campaigns to caution students and parents. “We call upon every parent and student to verify every claim and stay alert, as these fraudulent groups will intensify their campaigns in the coming days,” Roy warned.
