No government holiday has been declared on 24 July 2026 in schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. Educational institutions in both states are officially expected to function as usual. However, several private schools, colleges and selected higher education institutions have independently suspended classes or postponed examinations following a bandh call by student organisations.The disruption comes in the wake of a statewide protest announced by students’ unions, including SFI, NSUI, PDSU and AISF, over alleged irregularities and alleged document leakage in the NEET examination. As a result, the operational status of institutions varies by district, so it is necessary for students and parents to confirm whether their respective campuses are operational before traveling.Private institutions announce local closingsIn Telangana, the state government has not issued an official holiday notification for educational institutions. Despite this, several private schools and colleges in Hyderabad and other districts informed parents on Thursday night that classes would remain suspended throughout the day. Osmania University has also postponed the exams that were scheduled for July 24, 2026.In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has maintained that schools should continue with regular academic activities. However, student organizations have called for widespread participation in the bandh, prompting several private educational institutions in different districts to suspend classes independently.How to check if your school or university is openStudents and parents should first check the official communication channels used by their school or college, including WhatsApp groups, SMS alerts, email notifications and the institution’s mobile apps, as many managements circulated closure notices late on Thursday.If no official message has been received, parents are advised to contact the school or college administration directly by phone before leaving home. Institutions can confirm whether classes, exams or transport services are running as planned.Students attending universities should also keep track of official announcements issued by their institution, especially if exams or practical sessions were scheduled for the day.Check local conditions before you travelParents and students should also follow updates from local authorities and regional media for information about protest rallies, traffic diversions or public transport disruptions in their area. Because the closures have been decided by individual institutions rather than a government order, attendance times may differ between schools and colleges within the same district.