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Colleges Scramble to Submit Fee Hike Proposals Before Deadline
2 Nov
Summary
- Over 50% of private colleges in Maharashtra missed the Oct 31 deadline to submit fee revision proposals
- FRA issued multiple warnings but refused to grant extensions this year
- 700 colleges opted not to increase fees, while over 1,000 applied for hikes
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 academic year, Maharashtra's private colleges offering professional courses have found themselves in a race against the clock to submit their fee revision proposals to the state's Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA). As of November 2, 2025, over 50% of these institutions are yet to meet the October 31 deadline, citing exams and the Diwali vacation as reasons for the delay.
Historically, the FRA has granted extensions to colleges in the past, but this year it has taken a firm stance, refusing to budge from the deadline. The authority issued multiple reminders to the colleges, with the last circular going out on October 27. The online application portal has been available since September 19, leaving ample time for the institutions to prepare and submit their proposals.
