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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Two A'bad schools face action over fee violations
Ahmedabad: Two private schools in Ahmedabad came under scrutiny for alleged violations related to fee collection, prompting swift action by education authorities. In Isanpur, Vedant International School was served a show-cause notice for collecting excess fees from students without approval from the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC). Ahmedabad City DEO Rohit Chaudhary confirmed that a complaint was filed with the FRC alleging that the school charged Rs 47,000 per student, despite the approved fee being Rs 37,000. The school submitted a proposal for a fee hike to the FRC but began collecting the higher amount before approval was granted. Based on the complaint, a notice was issued and an inquiry was ordered. In another case, parents complained to the district education office that Mukt Jeevan English School in Maninagar was charging Rs 1,000 as admission fees from students enrolled under Right to Education (RTE). According to RTE provisions, no fees can be charged from such students. In response, the DEO issued a notice to the school, asking for an explanation within two days as to why a penalty of Rs 10,000 per student should not be imposed for the violation. Further action in both cases will be taken based on the schools' responses to the notices. Authorities reiterated that strict measures will be enforced to ensure compliance with fee regulations and RTE provisions.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 24th May 2025
Education should empower learners The Indian education system is 'on the cusp of a revolution' with the integration of technology and AI in classrooms. The pandemic has been a 'blessing in disguise,' accelerating the adoption of digital learning tools and hybrid models. As we 'reinvent the wheel' of education, let's focus on creating student-centric, interactive, and inclusive learning experiences. With initiatives like Digital India and e-Basta, we're 'paving the way' for a brighter future. Let's 'seize the day' and work towards nurturing confident, autonomous learners who can thrive in an ever-evolving world. Sridevi Tejaswani K, Secunderabad Fee regulation policy, an absolute must The new academic year 2025 - 26 is scheduled to begin from June 12 .Schools have hiked their Fees, with many elite and private schools almost doubling their tuition fees .even medium and budget schools have increased their annual fees. Schools flout all norms and are fleecing the parents by collecting huge amounts as tuition fees ,transport fees ,library fees ,sports fees ,cultural fees etc without any explanation and justification. The Hyderabad Schools Parents Association has been protesting every year against the hike but it is of no avail .It is high time the Telangana government forms a Fee Regulatory Committee and has a Fee Regulation Policy in place .Many corporate schools in Hyderabad lack playgrounds and are run from small cramped buildings ,but yet charge exorbitant fees. Schools should be surveyed and fees fixed based on their infrastructure and facilities offered like a well-equipped library ,labs, playgrounds ,extracurricular activities and a trained faculty .Schools should be categorized into Tier 1,2 and Tier 3 Schools based on the survey and Govt itself should fix the Fees based on the observations and findings . Hope at least this year , we have a fee regulation policy and any school not following the guidelines should be warned strictly by our Education dept .Unless we have such measures in place ,schools will continue to make money and commercialise education Parimala G Tadas, Hyderabad Pakistan cannot play dirty with India Operation Sindoor proved a decisive turning point in India's tolerance in the face of Pakistan's perpetual needling and provocations by way of cross border terrorism and mindless jihadi violence in the Kashmir Valley through proxies for so long. India has been paying back effectively for every provocation by Pakistan but the shameless acts of terror by that country continued unabated to attack the innocent civilians who come to admire and enjoy the natural beauty of Kashmir at Pahalgam, which was the last straw. The new terms that are dictated by India, coupled with choking of water supply of Indus waters to Pakistan, along with a firm statement that terror and talks cannot go hand in hand; and there is no scope for trade or ties with that country as told by the Prime Minister Narendra told in Jaipur, echoed the sentiments of Indians – not yielding to any external pressure for the ceasefire between the two countries. K V Raghuram, Wayanad Naxal-infested areas need quick development As India has been facing internal war waged by self-styled Maoists for more than four decades with no respite, elimination of the most wanted top Maoist leader Basavaraju carrying a bounty on his head along with 26 others in an encounter in Chhattisgarh is a morale-booster for security forces even as government comes within striking distance of putting an end to this menace. Since the latest strike coming close on the heels of Operation Black Forest that resulted in the arrest of 54 Naxals and surrender of 84 others goes to reveal government's assault on their strongholds gaining increasing momentum have been successful, it reinforces the statement by the Centre to get rid of naxal menace by March next year. It is time, government fast-track development in the naxal-infested areas on a war-footing by taking the local people into confidence so that Maoists find no takers for their ideology which rests on violence, looting and killing. K R Srinivasan, Secunderabad
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Fee approval from FRC due to over 75 private pre-primary schools in Ahmedabad
More than 75 pre-primary privately run schools in Ahmedabad have been identified to have been running without getting their fees approved by the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC). As per the rules, the pre-primary schools, despite being run on the same campus as primary or high schools, need to get their fees approved by the FRC under the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, 2017. 'FRC had issued directions, asking us to inspect such pre-primary schools running along with primary or high schools without getting their fees approved by the FRC. We submitted a report this week,' Ahmedabad District Education Officer, Rural, Krupa Jha, told The Indian Express. A list of over 75 such schools — nearly 50 under Ahmedabad rural and over 25 under Ahmedabad city jurisdiction of the DEO — were identified. Upon inspection, it was revealed that the pre-primary, primary and high schools were being run by the same management trust. Sources revealed that some of these pre-primary private schools were run by prominent schools, which were charging high fees. When brought to the notice, the FRC of Ahmedabad zone ordered an inspection. An action against such schools is expected soon. As per the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, no self-financed school can collect any fee in excess of the amount fixed by the FRC. Private schools can be slapped a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh for the first contravention.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
10 universities notified as Centres of Excellence
Ahmedabad: The state govt late on Monday issued a notification identifying 10 state-based universities as Centres of Excellence (CoE). The move will primarily impact the admission procedures for these universities and their autonomy. The state govt also outlined the primary conditions for the status in the notification. "Previously, all seats for technical courses such as engineering, pharmacy, MBA, and MCA offered by these universities were filled through the admission committee. With this new status, only 25% of seats will now be filled through the centralised admission process," said an educationist. "The remaining 75% of seats will now be allocated to the universities for their own admission process." Additionally, these institutions will now set their own fees for technical courses instead of following the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC), added experts. The duration of this status was extended from three years to six years — till 2030-31, they added. Earlier status allowed the institutions admission to 67% of the seats, which has now been increased to 75%. The conditions mentioned in the notification included adherence to the rules and regulations of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and Council of Architecture (CoA); following the academic calendar notified by competent authorities; a maximum of 15% sanctioned intake filled with non-resident Indians (NRIs); and an undertaking that it will not engage in profiteering or charge capitation or donation fees. "The total scholarship amount per year shall be between 3% to 5% of the fees collected per year by the colleges, institutions, or private universities, out of which 20% scholarship shall be awarded to the students of Gujarat domicile. The colleges, institutions, or private universities may adopt at least three institutions for mentoring and extend their full facilities and support for the betterment and development of the mentee institutions as well as students," mentioned the notification. Head: Institutions with CoE status Ahmedabad University | Anant National University | CEPT University | CHARUSAT, Changa | Dhirubhai Ambani University | Ganpat University | Marwadi University | Nirma University | Parul University | PDEU, Gandhinagar
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Private colleges to submit fee hike proposal soon
In practice, the committee's recommendations often serve as a formality, while the actual fee structure is finalised through separate agreements between the government and private college consortiums – Sateesh Kumar, a student The Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses in Karnataka has concluded, and the admission process is set to begin soon. Meanwhile, private colleges are preparing to submit proposals for fee hikes, and doubt looms over whether the Fee Regulatory Committee will have the final say in deciding the fee structure this the Department of Higher Education obtains proposed fee details from colleges through the Fee Regulatory Committee. However, in recent years, fee hikes have often been finalised at the last minute through direct agreements between the government and private colleges. This year too, private institutions are pushing for a 10% to 15% hike in fees even as the committee begins its review process. Both the Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering Colleges Association (KUPECA) and the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation (KPCF) have expressed intentions to formally submit their hike demands said that as per the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006, the Fee Regulatory Committee had set a deadline in January for colleges to submit fee proposals for the academic years 2025–26, 2026–27, and 2027–28, for engineering, architecture, medical, dental, and AYUSH courses.'Colleges were required to provide detailed documentation, including audited financial statements, course-wise cost breakdowns, proposed fee structures, infrastructure expenses, standard operational guidelines, staff salaries, promotions, academic resources, administrative overheads, and maintenance of buildings and equipment. A dedicated format was sent to colleges for thispurpose,' an official many institutions failed to meet the January deadline. Once colleges submit their proposed fee details, the committee will evaluate and recommend a suitable fee structure to the government. Implementation will depend on government approval.A similar situation unfolded in 2018, when the government appointed retired Justice DV Shailendra Kumar as the head of the Fee Regulatory Committee. The committee submitted a report recommending an 8% hike, including a fee of Rs 6.32 lakh for medical seats in deemed and private universities. The government did not accept the report. Instead, it signed a consensual agreement with private college associations at the last minute, bypassing the committee's recommendations and allowing a separate fee Kumar, a student, said that the recurring trend raises concerns over the relevance of the Fee Regulatory Committee. 'In practice, the committee's recommendations often serve as a formality, while the actual fee structure is finalised through separate agreements between the government and private college consortiums. As a result, the fees decided in these agreements are the ones ultimately enforced,' he said.
