After receiving multiple grievances about the students being unable to pay fees due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UGC wrote a letter to all university vice-chancellors and college principals explaining the situation and the need of introducing multiple payment options.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on May 27 asked universities to provide students alternative payment options for fee payment. Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and imposition of the nationwide lockdown in order to contain the virus, students will not be able to submit fees physically. Considering the ongoing situation due to the pandemic outbreak, UGC also asked universities to take in requests of individual students concerning payment of fees.
After receiving multiple grievances about the students being unable to pay fees due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UGC wrote a letter to all university vice-chancellors and college principals explaining the situation and the need of introducing multiple payment options. Many families are facing economic crisis as their income sources dry up due to nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The UGC, in the letter issued on May 27, said, “We have received grievances from the students and parents stating that universities and colleges are insisting upon immediate payment of annual/semester tuition fee, examination fee, etc. They have represented that due to the financial hardship being faced due to the lockdown, they are not in a position to make payment of fee.”
It further added, “It is requested, that in view of the prevailing extraordinary difficult circumstances, universities and colleges may consider the matter regarding payment of annual or semester fee, tuition fee, examination fee, etc., sympathetically and if feasible, may consider offering alternative payment options to students till the situation returns to normal.”
The Commission also said that If need be, the universities and colleges may also consider individual requests from students, received if any, concerning payment of fee, in a considerate manner, keeping in view the present COVID-19 Pandemic.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
"Writing is not about accurate grammar, it's about the honest thoughts you put in it". Having a versatile writing style, Anum loves to express her views and opinion on different topics such as education, entertainme... Read Full Bio