Most institutes have been accused of squeezing students under guise of various fees; will be asked to provide bank statements

Since the admission season kicked off this year, the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA) has already begun addressing grievance cases against nearly 50 state colleges that are charging fees above the approved amount. Most of the colleges offer dental, pharmacy, medical, and ayurvedic courses and are allegedly charging excessively under the guise of uniform, practical book, gymkhana, internal exam, and hostel fees, and even fines for low attendance.

Students have alleged that colleges in Nashik and Parli are engaging in forceful cash collection and are even holding students’ original documents ransom till they pay overhead fees. Many have also allegedly violated norm

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