Mumbai varsity breaks up coaching fee for MPSC/UPSC students

University of Mumbai announced on Tuesday that only Rs3,000 fee will be charged for MPSC/UPSC coaching. The fee will be taken for preliminary exams initially. The entrance exam form, however, still costs Rs500.

Dr Ambadas Jadhav, head of academy of administrative career, said, "Initially only Rs3,000 will be taken. If someone clears prelims, then Rs5,000 will be charged for further coaching for the main exams. Those who clear mains and go for the interview preparation, need to give Rs2,000 more."

In the November 26 issue, DNA had carried a story, "Mumbai University chases money, opens for profit centre" where it gave details of how city colleges are giving MPSC/UPSC coaching free with the help of UGC grant, while varsity is asking for Rs10,000 from students.” Many students returned from the academy office at Kalina campus, when they were told the fee is Rs10,000.

When DNA asked why fee structure changed now, Dr Jadhav said, "Clerks at the counter made some mistake. They didn’t clarify to the students that the amount of Rs10,000 was for the whole course till the interview.”

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Courtesy: Dnaindia.com