UGC Panel

UGC panel asks people for suggestions on med edu fee

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai:

The 11-member committee constituted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to regulate fees charged by deemed universities for medical and dental courses, following directions of the Madras high court, has invited suggestions from members of the public — in not more than 200 words — which can be mailed to dufeeregulation.ugc@gmail.com on or before September 15.

“The committee has decided to seek feedback comments/ suggestions from stakeholders/ members of the public on the current fee structure of deemed universities and the proposed fee structure,” a notification from the UGC said.

In June, the high court directed the committee to finalise the fee payable to medical institutions run by deemed universities by October 31. The UGC later informed the court that the 11-member committee would work on the fee structure. The committee will be headed by former AIIMS director R C Deka and will consist of other members, including vice-chancellors of state universities, former government officials, senior members to be nominated by MCI and health department officials.