Bengaluru, 17 May

Karnataka's Minister for Medical Education, Sharan Prakash Patil, announced that there will be no increase in the fee structure for medical and dental courses in the upcoming academic year, despite requests from private medical colleges for a 10 to 15 per cent hike.

During a meeting with representatives of private college managements, Patil affirmed that last year’s approved 10 per cent increase was deemed sufficient. He made it clear that the government will not permit a fee rise this year. An agreement formalising this decision is expected to be signed soon.

The minister's stance emphasises the government's commitment to maintaining the affordability of medical education amid ongoing financial pressures faced by private institutions. This decision aims to support students and ensure access to quality education without imposing additional financial burdens.