Mangalore varsity under scanner for fee hike

Has Mangalore University taken a cue from the commercial institutes when it comes to the question of its fee structure? It appears to be so. The university has hiked all kinds of fees for all courses by ten per cent. Registration fee for conventional courses was Rs 240 last year and it was hiked to Rs 260 this year. Similarly, the university sports fund, development fund, cultural activities fee and career guidance and service fund contribution per student have been increased by Rs 10 this year.The registration fees for various subjects too have seen a steep hike. The process that started in 2004 is continuing as no serious objections have come from any quarters.
Expressing concern over the university authorities hiking the fees each year, Y Bhaskar Shetty, principal, Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty Memorial College, Shirva said the burden of fee hike would necessarily have to be transferred on to the students and the students, especially those studying in rural colleges would be affected badly. Further, it would affect the conventional courses where the number of students enrolling is coming down sharply''.
A meeting of Private College Managements' Association of Mangalore University region held here recently felt a uniform increase of affiliation fees even for courses that are not much in demand like BA would make the colleges suffer. It has suggested forming an expert committee to deal with the issue of fee hike.
Notice Board
The seats reserved for SC/ST candidates at Sri Sharada College, Basrur are as follows: First year B Com: SC- 14, ST- 3, First year BA: SC- 15, ST- 3. Interested candidates may contact the college principal.
Mangalore University level National Service Scheme (NSS) selection camp will be held at varsity campus in Konaje near here from June 24 to 30. A total number of 350 NSS volunteers from different colleges of Mangalore University will take part in the camp.
Swadeshi Vijnan Andolan in association with Mangalore University will organize the fifth Kannada Science Convention at university campus from September 15 to 17. The convention will focus on topics related to the preservation and management of coastal environment.