Monday, December 30, 2024

Med students protest high exam fee in Raj, seek parity

Med students protest high exam fee in Raj, seek parity

 Ask Med Edu Dept To Give Details Of Fee 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 30.12.2024

Jaipur : Medical students have voiced strong opposition to the state govt’s recent increase in MD/MS examination fee to Rs 16,000. Students met SMS Medical College principal and controller to discuss their grievances regarding the hike. They pointed out that neighbouring states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi have lower examination fee -below Rs 5,000. Students enrolled in MD, MS, DM, and MCh programmes at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, raised concerns about the university’s examination fee for post graduate and super-specialty courses being considerably higher than those in adjacent states. 

Jaipur Association of Resident Doctors’ executive committee member (forensic science) Dr Sudhanshu Saran said, “In Delhi, the examination fee is Rs 4,500 while in Gujarat it is around Rs 2,700. In other states too, the fee is under Rs 5,000 but here we have to pay Rs 16,000 as examination fee. We have asked the medical education department not to increase the fee and ensure parity with other states’ examination fee.” 

In a letter to SMS Medical College principal, they stated that other universities provide clear and detailed fee structures, ensuring students understand their financial obligations. In contrast, the examination fee in this state is not only elevated but also lack proper itemisation, leading to confusion and unnecessary financial strain on the students. “Many students already struggle with various expenses, including tuition fee, living costs, and study material. The hiked examination fee adds to their financial burden, creating difficulties in managing educational costs,” the protesting students said. 


Students mentioned that reducing fee and providing detailed breakdown will ease their monetary pressure and build confidence in university administration. The students have requested authorities to reassess the current fees structure for MD/MS/ DM/MCh examinations, provide a detailed breakdown of charges, and bring the fees in line with those of neighbouring states to ensure equitable treatment.

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