NSUI Protests Fee Hike at Lucknow University Amidst Rising Education Costs
NSUI protest at LU against admission form, self-financed semester fee hike
Hindustan Times
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Students from the National Student Union of India (NSUI) protested at Lucknow University against a significant increase in admission form and semester fees for undergraduate courses. The NSUI demands a rollback of the fee hikes, citing concerns over financial burdens on students and families.
- 01Lucknow University raised admission form fees by 50% and semester fees by up to 195.45%.
- 02The semester fee for BA (NEP) self-financed courses increased significantly, now ranging from ₹16,330.
- 03NSUI has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for fee rollback, threatening indefinite protests.
- 04The fee hikes are seen as a barrier to equal access to higher education.
- 05NSUI submitted a memorandum to university officials demanding immediate action.
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Students affiliated with the National Student Union of India (NSUI) protested at Lucknow University in Uttar Pradesh, India, against a 50% increase in admission form fees and substantial hikes in semester fees for undergraduate courses. The semester fee for BA (NEP) self-financed courses surged from ₹5,527 to ₹16,330, marking an increase of 195.45%. Other programs such as B Com and LLB also saw significant fee increases, with B Com (SF) rising from ₹15,830 to ₹22,732 and LLB from ₹26,080 to ₹47,330. NSUI's Prince Prakash expressed concerns that these hikes impose an excessive financial burden on students and threaten equal access to education. The organization has given the university administration a 48-hour ultimatum to roll back the fee increases, warning of an indefinite protest if their demands are not met. A memorandum outlining their demands was submitted to university officials, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
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The fee hikes could significantly affect students' ability to afford higher education, particularly impacting those from economically weaker backgrounds.
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