FFRC warn Pvt schools of charging hefty admission fee

Orders to desist from charging advance fee

Srinagar, Mar 01 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee Of Private Schools (FFRC) has warned private schools for charging hefty admission fee. Besides, the Committee also ordered that the schools shall not indulge in charging advance fee.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), FFRC said this while passing the directives to one of the leading private schools of Srinagar. The Committee said that it received a series of complaints against R.P School LawayPora in respect of admission fee being charged by the School. “It was alleged in the complaints that Rs 45000 were charged from the students as admission fee.”

It is pertinent to mention that FFRC had issued a circular to all the schools not to charge admission fee as it was barred under the statute.

“It was also observed in the circular that those schools who demand admission fee without any receipt the matter will be referred for investigation,” FFRC said.” The committee said that after receiving the complaints from the various candidate notices were issued to the school management to submit their reply. It also said that in this behalf, they were directed to appear before Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools J&K on Feb-15-2024. “Their representative appeared before the committee, informed and admitted that Rs. 45000 are charged from the candidates from the current session.

However, he denied that any admission fee was charged from the school,” it reads. FFRC further said that the representative stated that it was an advance fee for a period of six months on account of tuition fee, annual fee, bus fee and registration fee. In order to clarify this statement made by the representative, the principal and other members of the management were summoned to appear before the Committee on Feb-26-2024. “The principal of the school affirmed the statement made by the representative on Feb-15.

He stated that no admission fee was charged but only an advance fee which was collected from the students on account of Tuition Fee, Annual Fee and Transport Fee for a period of six months,” it reads. In this case, the Committee after deliberation finds that tuition fee, annual fee and transport fee is fixed on the higher side, the students will have to pay the differences.

“Committee fixed the fee on the lower side then the remaining amount shall be refunded or adjusted.” FFRC said that in view of the stand taken by the School Management and undertaking submitted, Rs 45000 collected by them is to be treated as advance fee on account of Tuition Fee, Annual Fee and Transport Charges.

The committee further ordered that the schools shall not indulge in this type of practice in charging Advance fee in future. “The schools charging hefty Admission Fee in violation of statute are warned to desist from doing it,” it reads—(KNO)

CUET UG 2024 registrations: Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility criteria before submitting applications

The Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2024, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the conditions set by the NTA for prospective applicants.

1. Age Limit:
There is no specified age limit for CUET UG candidates. Those who have completed or are appearing for the class 12 or equivalent examination in 2024, regardless of their age, can participate. However, candidates must adhere to the age criteria of the respective University/Institution where they seek admission.

2. Qualifying Examinations:
Candidates can qualify for CUET UG 2024 through various examinations, including:
– Final examination of the 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State Board.
– Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination from a recognized Board or University.
– Final examination of the two-year course from the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
– Senior Secondary School Examination from the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
– Recognized Public School/Board/University examination in India or abroad equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
– Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
– Diploma of at least 3 years duration recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education.
– General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
– High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma.

3. Additional Considerations:
Candidates completing Class 12 outside India or from a non-specified Board must obtain a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) confirming equivalence. It’s crucial for applicants to be aware of each University’s policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences, etc.

While clearing the CUET UG 2024 entrance test is essential, candidates must fulfill the specific eligibility conditions of the university they are applying to. Prospective applicants are advised to visit the respective university’s website for detailed information on eligibility criteria, ensuring a smooth application process.

Transfers and Postings of Assistant/Associate Professors, Home Science in the Higher Education Department. Government Order No. 129-JK(HE) of 2024

The transfers and postings are effective immediately. The order states that they are being made “in the interest of administration.”

Here is a list of the transfers and postings:

• Vishav Deepika from Government Degree College Kathua to GCW Gandhi Nagar vice Neelam Bhagat
• Nitu Sharma from Government Degree College Kathua to GCW Parade vice Seema Jolly
• Archana Bhat from Government Degree College Kathua to GCW Gandhi Nagar vice Shivani Sawhney
• Tahira Sidiq from Government Women College Anantnag to GCW MA Road Srinagar vice Sheba Drabu
• Tanzila Hamid from Government Women College Baramulla to GCW Nawakadal vice Rubina Shaheen
• Afreen Niyaz from Government Women College Sopore to GCW MA Road Srinagar vice Sania Shakeel
• Umera Baba from Government Women College Anantnag to GCW MA Road Srinagar vice Syed Toasin Rehmat
• Deepti Salotra from Government Degree College for Women Kathua to GCW Parade vice Anamika Baru
• Sheba Drabu from Government Women College M. A. Road Srinagar to GCW Anantnaq vice Tahira Sidig
• Shivani Sawhney from Government Women College Gandhi Nagar to GDC Kathua vice Archana Bhat
• Irvinder Kour to Government Women College Gandhi Nagar against available vacancy
• Neelam Bhagat from Government Women College Gandhi Nagar to GDC Kathua vice Vishav Deepika
• Rubina Shaheen from Government Women College Nawakadal Srinagar to GCW Baramulla vice Tanzila Hamid