Medical Education Secretary Ambrish Kumar stated that private institutions must adhere strictly to the fee structure approved by the state-level fee regulatory committee. Any college found violating these guidelines will face stringent consequences, including the refund of excess fees with 12 per cent annual interest, withdrawal of affiliation, and possible legal action.
The directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s judgment in Islamic Academy of Education vs State of Karnataka, which mandates regulation of admissions and fee structures to prevent the commercialisation of education and safeguard student interests.
Kumar highlighted that several colleges were reportedly charging additional fees by designating 15 per cent of seats as “management quota” without proper authorisation. Such practices, he said, exploit students and undermine merit-based education.
The government emphasised that non-compliance could also result in recovery of excess fees from the institution’s assets, alongside other penal measures. This step aims to ensure transparency, prevent exploitation, and make medical education more affordable and merit-based for students across Rajasthan.
The move reflects a broader effort to regulate private education in the state, ensuring that institutions operate within legal frameworks and maintain ethical standards in admissions and fee collection.
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