University (BITS Pilani WILP) denied dissertation access due to 2 backlogs — but never responded to my queries about clearing them over 4 years. Do I have a case?

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April 29, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Hi everyone, looking for legal advice on an academic dispute with BITS Pilani (Work Integrated Learning Programme). Here’s the full timeline:

Background:

I am a WILP student at BITS Pilani. I have 2 backlog subjects (RC subjects) that are now being cited as the reason I cannot register for my dissertation.

The Problem : Zero Communication from Faculty:

Before the start of Semester 6, I reached out to my faculty coordinator via both official email and Microsoft Teams asking specifically about how to register for and clear my backlog subjects. I received zero response.

Semester 6 completed. No one from BITS flagged my backlog situation. No warning. No guidance. Nothing.

Before/at the beginning of Semester 7, I again reached out — this time to another faculty member — again via email and Microsoft Teams with the same query about backlog clearance. Again, complete silence. No response.

Semester 7 also completed. BITS allowed me to progress through all semesters without a single official communication about dissertation eligibility requirements or how to clear backlogs alongside regular courses.

Now the Problem:

After 4 years and 7 semesters of progression, BITS is now saying I cannot register for dissertation until my 2 backlogs are cleared.

But:

– They never told me HOW to clear them when I directly asked

– They never responded to my follow-up queries across TWO semesters

– They never flagged this during any semester progression

– Graduation proceedings for my batch have already started

I have documented proof of both follow-ups — email records and Microsoft Teams chat screenshots with timestamps — showing I asked and received no response.

My Questions:

– Do I have a valid legal case against BITS for administrative/academic negligence?

– Can I get a court stay on the ongoing graduation proceedings until my case is heard?

– Is this a valid Consumer Forum complaint (deficiency of service)?

– Which is faster — High Court writ petition or Consumer Forum?

– Any education lawyers in Hyderabad/Telangana who handle such cases?

I am based in Hyderabad.I want to know if I can file in Telangana High Court as well.

Any help or suggestions appreciated. This is extremely time-sensitive as graduation is being processed right now.

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