Gen Alpha Protest in Azamgarh: Students Skip Classes, Raise Fee Hike and Teacher Shortage Issues (Video)
Gen Alpha students at Smith Inter College in Azamgarh skipped classes and protested over an additional Rs 500 fee, alleged fee collection under multiple heads and a shortage of subject teachers. They demanded a chemistry teacher and said they were assured one would be available within 48 hours. Students warned of another protest if the promise is not fulfilled.
Students of a private inter college in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh skipped classes and staged a protest outside the institution, raising concerns over alleged excessive fee collection, shortage of teachers and other irregularities. The students questioned an additional INR 500 fee and demanded better academic facilities, including the appointment of a chemistry teacher.
The protest took place at Smith Inter College, where students said they wanted to continue their education at the same institution but were dissatisfied with the teaching arrangements and fee structure. They said they were assured that a chemistry teacher would be made available within 48 hours. Gen Alpha Students Protest in Lucknow Over Teacher Shortage (Video).
Gen Alpha Protest in Azamgarh
"Without chemistry teacher, our future is burning like acid"
Another Gen Alpha uprising in Uttar Pradesh. Students of Smith inter College in Azamgarh district of UP sat in front of school with placard protesting against lack of teachers and fee hike. pic.twitter.com/mBtktwSI8z
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) August 18, 2026
Azamgarh Students Question Additional INR 500 Fee
The protesting students questioned why they were being asked to pay an additional INR 500, claiming they were told the money was being collected on the instructions of the management.
They also alleged that fees were being collected under different heads, including maintenance and library expenses, without satisfactory explanations about how the amounts were being used. The students said they were seeking greater transparency over the fees being charged and fair treatment from the institution. Gen Alpha Students Protest Outside Hamirpur DM Office With Tricolour, Demand Road to School (Videos).
Teacher Shortage Becomes Major Protest Issue
Along with the fee-related concerns, students raised questions about the quality of education and shortage of subject teachers. One of their main demands was the appointment of a chemistry teacher. Following the protest, students said they were assured that a chemistry teacher would be available within 48 hours.
The students warned that they would return to the school and resume their protest if the teacher was not appointed within the promised timeframe. One protest placard carried the message: "Without chemistry teacher, our future is burning like acid"
Students Say They Want To Continue At Same School
The students maintained that they did not want to leave the institution and instead wanted adequate teachers and better academic facilities.
Tension reportedly developed during the demonstration when students alleged that a woman teacher asked them to end the protest and return to their classes. The students, however, continued to press their demands.
People supporting the protesting students alleged that education officials had previously directed the institution to refund certain amounts collected from students. According to the allegations, the money had not been returned.
Supporters also raised allegations concerning the management of the institution and staff appointments. These allegations remain part of the claims made by the protesters and their supporters.
Students Warn Of Fresh Protest
The students said their immediate focus was on getting a chemistry teacher appointed and addressing their concerns over fees and teaching facilities. They said they would wait for the promised 48-hour deadline before deciding on their next course of action.
If the assurance is not fulfilled, the students warned that they would return to the school and resume their protest.
The demonstration has been described by some observers as another example of young students organising around education-related grievances and demanding accountability from institutions.
The students' concerns in Azamgarh centre on three broad issues: fee transparency, adequate teaching staff and the quality of education. The claims raised during the protest would require verification by the institution and education authorities.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 18, 2026 11:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
