The Karnataka Admission Overseeing Committee has issued a stern warning to medical colleges in the state against collecting fees in excess of the prescribed amounts from students seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses. The committee has urged students to come forward and report any instances of overcharging, including duplicate university fee collection, caution deposits, and other unauthorized charges.
Students can lodge their complaints through the committee's dedicated helpline number and email address. The warning comes in response to reports that some medical colleges have been charging fees higher than those agreed upon in their agreements with the state government.
How to Report Violations
The committee has set up a helpline for students to report any irregularities. The helpline number and email are available on the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Students are encouraged to provide details of any excess fees collected, including duplicate payments and unauthorized deposits.
Background
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) recently tweeted about the issue, stating that students who have been charged more than the fixed fees for UG and PG medical courses can file complaints with the Admission Overseeing Committee. The tweet highlighted that some colleges have violated their agreements with the government by demanding higher fees.
The committee has assured students that their complaints will be taken seriously and appropriate action will be taken against erring institutions. This move aims to protect students from financial exploitation and ensure transparency in the admission process.
