Srinagar: Accusing College authorities of being harsh towards them, the students of SSM College of Engineering and Technology Srinagar Tuesday during a protest march here said they are forced to pay extra fee to complete their semesters.
The SSM B-Tech college students from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computers who assembled in media hub said that there are clear-cut directions from Kashmir University to the said college to collect Rs 37,800 per year from each student but to their surprise and shock, the college has been demanding Rs 75,000 per year from each student.
The students alleged that College authorities are looting the students and in the name of education, the head of College wants to fill her coffers.
The students displayed the Kashmir University Circular duly signed by Assistant Registrar Academic. The circular reads, it is notified for information of all the concerned that in absence of the instructions of the government to the contrary, the Vice Chancellor has authorized that the tuition fee of Rs 37,500 as prescribed for B.Tech/B.E course be charged from those students also as are admitted to the same courses under lateral entry mode.
This is injustice towards us. Where from we can arrange such a heft amount. The government and University must make the college authorities accountable so that they cannot loot us, protesting students said and sought the intervention of Higher Education Minister.
Dean Academics, Kashmir University told CNS that the absence of government order in this regard is the biggest bottleneck. We would certainly initiate action against the college if we receive a proper government order, he said adding that the voice raised by students is genuine.
When contacted SSM College head Dil Afroz Qazi said they are charging the fee on the pattern of colleges located outside Jammu and Kashmir. We have taken up the case with the government and waiting for its order. Till then students can do their registration in the college without paying any charges, she said.
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