Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has raised concerns over private junior colleges obtaining affiliation on the basis of forged fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs). The Intermediate Board has initiated an internal probe after reports in the media. Meanwhile, the Intermediate Board is looking into the validity of the fire NOCs submitted by private junior colleges. The TGBIE has launched an internal inquiry to look into the validity of the fire NOCs submitted by private junior colleges. TGBIE has also reassured parents and students about protecting the interests of students and maintaining transparency in the affiliation process.