(a) whether some colleges under the Delhi University
have raised their fee by almost 25% to 35%;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether it is a fact that the fee being charged by
different colleges for the same course is different and
there is a huge difference between fee being charged by
these colleges;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the steps taken by the Union Government to protect
the interests of the poor students aspiring for higher
education?
THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO. 57 FOR 23.7.2003 REGARDING FEE HIKE BY DELHI UNIVERSITY
ASKED BY SHRI G. PUTTA SWAMY GOWDA
According to the information furnished by the
University of Delhi, the University prescribes only
the tuition fees and other University fees like
enrolment fee, athletic fee, University development
fee. The college level fees and other charges are
prescribed by the individual colleges based on the
needs of such colleges and their students. These
charges vary from college to college. While the
University has not raised the tuition fee and other
charges prescribed by it, some colleges have
enhanced their annual charges. Though the fees
prescribed by these colleges are not too high, the
colleges have provisions for assisting the needy and
meritorious students through scholarships, fee-
concessions and students aid funds etc.