No state holiday has been declared in schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana on July 24, 2026. Educational institutions in both the states are expected to function as usual. However, several government schools, colleges and selective higher education institutions have suspended independent studies or suspended examinations following the bandh call by student unions.The disruption follows nationwide protests announced by student unions, including SFI, NSUI, PDSU and AISF, over alleged irregularities and paper leakage in the NEET examination. As a result, school performance varies from state to state, making it difficult for students and parents to confirm whether their school is operating before visiting.Business organizations announce local closuresIn Telangana, the state government has not issued holiday notices to educational institutions. Despite this, several government schools and colleges in Hyderabad and other districts informed parents on Thursday night that classes would be suspended for the day. Osmania University has also postponed the examination scheduled for July 24, 2026.In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has maintained that schools will resume regular classes. However, students’ unions have called for more participation in the bandh, which has led to several state-run educational institutions in various states suspending classes on their own.How to check if your school or college is openStudents and parents should first check the communication channels used by their school or college, including WhatsApp groups, SMS notifications, e-mail notifications and mobile apps of the institutions, as many administrators published the closing notices late on Thursday.If no official message has been received, parents are advised to contact the school or college authorities directly before leaving home. Organizations can verify whether classes, exams or transportation activities are going as planned.Students attending universities should also monitor the information provided by their institutions, especially if exams or important sessions are scheduled for that day.Check your local conditions before you travelParents and students should also follow the instructions of the local government authorities and media outlets in these areas regarding protest meetings, disrupting traffic in their area. Since closures are decided by private institutions rather than by state law, academic hours can vary between schools and colleges in the same state.