Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has urged the government to implement transparent fee-disclosure measures at colleges in Tamil Nadu following persistent overcharging practices. The call for a clear online application system and visible fee postings at college entrances seeks to protect students from exploitative fee collection and promote accountability in educational institutions.

SFI issued a statement condemning the Bombay High Court's decision to uphold punitive measures against activist Ramadas, arguing that such rulings undermine academic freedom by equating personal political views with institutional stances, potentially turning campuses into propaganda tools for authoritarian agendas.

Amid allegations of ragging and campus violence, political forces including Congress and BJP have demanded a ban on SFI at its 35th state conference, following the suspension of seven SFI-linked students. In response, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the organization, urging it to maintain its course and cautioning against exaggeration by right-wing media.

On February 9, 2024, far‐right student organization ABVP launched coordinated attacks against members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) at multiple university campuses, disrupting progressive political activities and assaulting participants, including sexual violence against female attendees. Left‐wing groups have expressed solidarity with SFI and condemned these fascist tactics aimed at undermining marginalized communities.

On December 7, 2023, the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) organized a statewide education strike and demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan in Kerala. The protest was aimed at challenging the appointment decisions by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, which SFI alleges are an attempt to 'saffronise' higher education by installing RSS-affiliated individuals in key positions, reflecting broader concerns over authoritarian influence in academic institutions.

On December 7, 2023, SFI workers marched to the Kerala Raj Bhavan to protest alleged attempts to 'saffronise' the state’s higher education sector. The protest turned violent when some demonstrators scaled barricades and were dispersed by police using water cannons, ultimately leading to arrests.

The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) led an alliance in the Hyderabad Central University student elections, defeating communal, divisive forces and ensuring a progressive and inclusive student governance. This victory comes at a time when student activism is crucial in resisting neo-liberal authoritarian tendencies and communal politics, as evidenced by the SFI-led panel overcoming the communal influence of ABVP.

The Students' Federation of India (SFI) led alliance won a sweeping victory in the University of Hyderabad student union elections, defeating the fascist-linked ABVP and promoting progressive representation with candidates from marginalized communities. The victory, marked by strong margins and inclusive candidacy, underscores a commitment to democratic principles in the face of authoritarian challenges.